K ingdom of G od: Biblical Perspectives

Abstract

The Synoptic Gospels make clear that the Kingdom of God was at the very heart of Jesus' proclamation. John's Gospel, on the other hand, transmutes Jesus' teaching regarding God's Kingdom into his provision of eternal life for believers (though see John 3:3, 5; 18:36). While the exact phrase “Kingdom of God” is not found in the Old Testament, the concept certainly is, harking back to the notion of God's rule over his creation and specifically as king over Israel. This divine kingship, in turn, was exercised during the days of Israel's monarchy through human kings, particularly David and his dynasty, who became the focus of future expectations centered on the hope of a coming messianic king and deliverer.

Indian religious concepts on sexuality and marriage

“…One also thinks of oppression and lack of rights. [6] From the Quran Surah an-Nisa’ 4:1 states that men and women are created from a single soul (nafs wahidah). One person does not come before the other, one is not superior to the other, and one is not the derivative of the other.…”