salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

Luke 7: 28. For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women, there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist; but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

Luke 8: 1. And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God; and the twelve were with him.

Verses 9, 10. And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables: that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

Luke 9: 2. And he sent them [his disciples] to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

Verse 11. And the people, when they knew it [that Christ had gone into Bethsaida], followed him and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.

Verse 60. Jesus said unto him [a certain man], Let the dead bury their dead; but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

Verse 62. And Jesus said unto him [another], No man having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Luke 13: 18-21. Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? It is like a grain of mustardseed, which a man took, and cast into his garden and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it. And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

Luke 14: 15. And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

Luke 11: 20. But if I [Christ], with the finger of God, cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.

Luke 23: 50, 51. And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a councillor; and he was a good man and a just (the same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them); he was of Arimathea, a city of the Jews; who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.

Luke 21: 29-33. And he spake to them a parable: Behold the figtree, and all the trees; when they now shoot forth, ye see, and know of your ownselves, that summer is now nigh at hand. So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away till all be fulfilled. Heaven and earth shall pass away; but my words shall not pass away.

Luke 12: 31. But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things [food and raiment] shall be added unto you.

Luke 16 16, 17. The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.

Acts 8: 12. But when they believed Philip, preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Acts 28: 23. And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the

kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.

Verse 31. Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbid ding him [Paul].

Acts 1: 3. To whom also he [Christ] showed himself alive after his passion, by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.

Acts 19 8. And he [Paul] went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.

Acts 14: 22. [Paul and Barnabas] confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must, through much tribulation, enter into the kingdom of God.

Mark 10: 23. And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

John 3: 5. Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee [Nicodemus], Except a man be born of water, and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

Col. 4: 11. These only are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.

Matt. 21 31. The publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

SECTION II..

All the passages in the BIBLE wherein the phrase KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

occurs.

Matt. 3: 1, 2. In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea. And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matt. 4 17. From that time [when he had left Nazareth and dwelt in Capernaum after John's imprisonment], Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matt. 10: 7. And as ye go [his disciples], preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matt. 5: 3. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Verse 10. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Verse 19. Whosoever, therefore, shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Verse 20. For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 7 21. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Matt. 8: 11, 12. And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven: but the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matt. 11: 11, 12. Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women, there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

Matt. 13:11. He answered, and said unto them [his disciples], Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Verses 24, 25. Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

Verse 31. Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard-seed, which a man took and sowed in his field.

Verse 33. Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

Verses 44, 45. Again, The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant-man seeking goodly pearls.

Verses 47, 48. Again, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a net that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. ·

Verse 52. Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed into the kingdom of heaven, is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

Matt. 16: 19. And I will give unto thee [Peter] the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Matt. 18: 1-3. At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Verse 23. Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

Matt. 20: 1. For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard.

Matt. 22: 1-3. And Jesus answered, and spake unto them again, by parables, and said, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding; and they would not come.

Matt. 23 13. But woe unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.

Matt. 25: 1. Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom

Verse 14. For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

SECTION III.

Those passages in the BIBLE wherein the phrases THE KINGDOM, A KINGDOM, EVERLASTING KINGDOM, etc., occur.

Dan. 7:27. And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

Matt. 13: 19. When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and casteth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the wayside.

Verse 38. The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one.

Matt. 25: 34. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Mark 11: 10. Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: hosanna in the highest.

Luke 12: 31, 32. But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things [food and raiment] shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 19: 12. He said, therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

Luke 22: 29. And I [Christ], appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me.

John 18: 36. Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now is my kingdom not from hence.

1 Cor. 15: 24. Then cometh the end when he [Christ] shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father: when he shall have put down all rule, and all authority, and power.

Col. 1: 13. Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.

2 Tim. 4: 18. And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory forever and ever, Amen.

Heb. 12: 28. Wherefore, we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear.

James 2: 5. Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

2 Pet. 1: 11. For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Rev. 1 9. I John, who also am your brother, and companion in trib

ulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Rev. 11 15. And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign forever and

ever.

SECTION IV.

Remarks on the phrases KINGDOM OF GOD, KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, etc.

By examining all the passages in Sections I., II. and III., of this Chapter, it will be seen,

1. That the phrases kingdom of God and kingdom of heaven are perfectly synonymous in their meaning. This is proved by the fact that they are used interchangeably by the inspired writers. That is, what is signified by one by the phrase kingdom of God, is signified by the other by the phrase kingdom of heaven. Compare Matt. 4: 17 with Mark 1: 14, 15, and Matt. 5: 3 with Luke 6: 20, and Matt. 8: 11 with Luke 13: 28, 29, and Matt. 18: 3 with Mark 10: 15.

2. The phrases, a kingdom, the kingdom, everlasting kingdom, &c., are used to signify the same as the phrases, kingdom of God, and kingdom of heaven. This is so obvious that it requires no proof.

That the phrases are used to signify the reign of the Messiah, or Gospel dispensation, is evident from the following facts:

1. This kingdom is called Christ's kingdom. Luke 22: 29, and John 18: 36. In this last text Christ says, "My kingdom is not of this world." It might not be of this world, and yet be in this world. It is a spiritual kingdom, and partakes not of the nature of any earthly kingdom ever established among men. Hence, it is not of this world, although it is in this world.

2. It is called the kingdom of God, and of heaven, because, in a primary sense, it is God's rule and reign in the earth, by the power and influence of his truth. The word kingdom significs reign, rule, authority and power. As God reigns, rules and governs men, under the Gospel dispensation, through the instrumentality of Jesus Christ,