The Kingdom of Heaven is Upon You

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Jesus preached, “for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” (Matthew 4:17), presenting the essence of the Gospel. This raises questions about the meaning behind His message and whether it aligns with Paul’s proclamation: “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified,” (1 Cor. 2:2). What did Jesus consider the good news, and how does it compare to Paul’s understanding? This exploration delves into the implications of the kingdom's arrival and the call to repentance. It examines what Jesus expected from His listeners and the significance of the kingdom in relation to His identity and the mission given to His ministers. The inquiry also addresses why Jesus did not instruct His disciples to focus on His crucifixion, resurrection, or ascension in their preaching. McMahon reveals the intricacies of Christ’s kingdom proclamation, including His role as King, the nature of His kingdom, and its roots in the Old Testament. The Gospels are rich with Christ’s teachings and parables about the “kingdom of heaven” and “kingdom of God,” highlighting the necessity of repentance in light of the kingdom's coming. For Christ, the kingdom is central, and it should be equally significant for believers, who must understand its presence within them and the implications of their repentance in relation to this kingdom.