CURRENT PROMISES AND PRIVILEGES. The present standing of those who are recipients of the kingdom. We HAVE BEEN, present tense, DELIVERED, from the power of darkness. Could we ask for more of an assurance than that? Currently, up to date we are free, liberated from the manipulations of our enemy. Christ who is greater than he who is in the world, guaranteed us certain victory. Victory is there for all who believe. Col. 1:13a For they, have been delivered from the power of darkness. Jesus came to destroy all the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8 For those who live under the old/new commandment the darkness is a thing of the past. There is no place for the obedient to be overcome by the darkness. Some things are only to be found in order, where there is obedience. 1 John 2:7-9 The Lord is in the process of calling a people out of the kingdom of darkness into a kingdom of marvelous light. The light of the Lord must prevail and shine brightly in the life of everyone who would live in victory. 1 Pet. 2:9
OUR STATUS ESTABLISHED, NOW! HE HAS TRANSLATED us into the kingdom of His dear Son. While we recognize a future fulfillment, there are currently privileges that are available to us. Col. 1:13b At one time in our lives we were the servants of sin, but through heartfelt obedience to the doctrine taught we have been set free. No longer slaves to sin and unrighteousness, but now, love slaves to the righteousness of God found in Christ Jesus. Rom. 6:16-18 Not only is there great evidence of love for the Lord but in fulfillment to the scriptures there is complete love for the brethren. This amazing love which is manifest in us is our assurance that we have been translated into His kingdom. We have passed, present tense, from death unto life. 1 John 3:14 In the richness of His great love and mercy toward us, even while we were yet dead and deeply involved in sin. The Lord reached forth to QUICKEN us together with Christ. The same resurrection life that is manifest in the Lord Jesus is ours. We have been raised TOGETHER with Him. We have been seated TOGETHER with Him. Even in heavenly places, with the Lord Jesus. Eph. 2:5-6 We well know what has been prepared to the eternity to come, however we need to awake to our current rights in Christ and the glorious and wonderful blessings that are ours, NOW!
THE MANIFESTATION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD. The kingdom of God is not in or with words, statements and declarations made in an attempt to verbalize the kingdom and its evidence into existence. The kingdom of God is a demonstration of the power of the Almighty. The ability of the Lord to act according to that which He has proclaimed in the power and capability of His name. 1 Cor. 4:20 With just the strength and power of one finger, He cast out devils and brought those delivered into the presence of the kingdom of God. Both the kingdom and the power were resident within the Christ of God. Luke 11:20 This work was the great evidence that the Spirit of the living God dwelt within Jesus. Mt. 12:28 That same identical Spirit that dwelt in Christ and ministered through Him now dwells in every born again, Spirit filled believer. It is the Spirit of faith, creating faith in every believer, resulting in the demonstration of the great and majestic power of the Lord. 2 Cor. 4:13