The attached Power Point and notes are for a class taught April and May, 2011 by Dr. John Oakes and Robert Carrillo in San Diego, CA. The audio is also available in the EFC store.

1. The Kingdom of GodThe Kingdom of God
andand
The Day of the LordThe Day of the Lord
John OakesJohn Oakes
Robert CarriloRobert Carrilo

2. OutlineOutline
Introduction: What is the kingdom of God?Introduction: What is the kingdom of God?
The Kingdom of God and the Church.The Kingdom of God and the Church.
The Kingdom of God in the Old Testament: The Day of theThe Kingdom of God in the Old Testament: The Day of the
LordLord
Jesus and the Kingdom of God: Parables of the Kingdom.Jesus and the Kingdom of God: Parables of the Kingdom.
The Kingdom of God vs. the World.The Kingdom of God vs. the World.
Prophecies of the Kingdom.Prophecies of the Kingdom.
Heaven.Heaven.

3. What is the Kingdom of God?What is the Kingdom of God?
 The KingdomThe Kingdom
of God is….of God is….
 The KingdomThe Kingdom
of God is not…of God is not…
Mustard Seeds

4. What is the Kingdom of God?What is the Kingdom of God?
I. The Kingdom of God is a “place” where God is king—I. The Kingdom of God is a “place” where God is king—
wherewhere
God reigns.God reigns.
II. The Kingdom of God is the topic Jesus spent by far theII. The Kingdom of God is the topic Jesus spent by far the
most time talking about.most time talking about.
III. The Kingdom of God is a very big concept.III. The Kingdom of God is a very big concept.
IV. The Kingdom of God is revealed in parables (becauseIV. The Kingdom of God is revealed in parables (because
itit
has to be)has to be)
V. The Kingdom of God is something which breaks outV. The Kingdom of God is something which breaks out
suddenly and dramatically.suddenly and dramatically.
VI. The Kingdom of God is revealed in history.VI. The Kingdom of God is revealed in history.

5. What is the Kingdom of God?What is the Kingdom of God?
VII. The Kingdom of God is not coextensive with orVII. The Kingdom of God is not coextensive with or
equal to the church.equal to the church.
VIII. The Kingdom of God (Mark, Luke, John) is theVIII. The Kingdom of God (Mark, Luke, John) is the
Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew)Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew)
IX. The Kingdom of God is already and not yet.IX. The Kingdom of God is already and not yet.
X. Nature—the physical earth is the Kingdom ofX. Nature—the physical earth is the Kingdom of
God.God.
XI. Israel is the Kingdom of God.XI. Israel is the Kingdom of God.
XII. The Church is the Kingdom of God. (and I amXII. The Church is the Kingdom of God. (and I am
notnot
contradicting myself)contradicting myself)

6. What is the Kingdom of God?What is the Kingdom of God?
XIII. The Garden of Eden is the Kingdom of God.XIII. The Garden of Eden is the Kingdom of God.
XIV. The Kingdom of God is any individual who has Jesus as hisXIV. The Kingdom of God is any individual who has Jesus as his
or her king.or her king.
XV. The Kingdom of God is heaven.XV. The Kingdom of God is heaven.
XVI. The Kingdom of God is within (among) us.XVI. The Kingdom of God is within (among) us.
XVII. The Kingdom of God is not a physical place.XVII. The Kingdom of God is not a physical place.
XVIII. The Kingdom of God is not of this world.XVIII. The Kingdom of God is not of this world.
XIX. The Kingdom of God is not a premillennial kingdom.XIX. The Kingdom of God is not a premillennial kingdom.

7. What is the Kingdom of God?What is the Kingdom of God?
XX. The Kingdom of God is not Jesus reigning inXX. The Kingdom of God is not Jesus reigning in
Jerusalem.Jerusalem.
XXI. The Kingdom of God is entered by being born again.XXI. The Kingdom of God is entered by being born again.
XXII. The Kingdom of God is something you are completelyXXII. The Kingdom of God is something you are completely
inin
or completely out ofor completely out of ..
XXIII. The Kingdom of God is a radical ethic in completeXXIII. The Kingdom of God is a radical ethic in complete
andand
utter opposition to the worldly ethic and worldlyutter opposition to the worldly ethic and worldly
kingdoms.kingdoms.
XXIV. The Kingdom of God is best described in the SermonXXIV. The Kingdom of God is best described in the Sermon
on the Mount.on the Mount.
XXV. The unrighteous cannot live in the Kingdom of God.XXV. The unrighteous cannot live in the Kingdom of God.

8. What is the Kingdom of God?What is the Kingdom of God?
XXVII. The Kingdom of God is a “place” where there isXXVII. The Kingdom of God is a “place” where there is
peace and justice.peace and justice.
XXVIII. The Kingdom of God cannot be moved.XXVIII. The Kingdom of God cannot be moved.
XXIX. The Kingdom of God is a place where the Glory ofXXIX. The Kingdom of God is a place where the Glory of
God isGod is
declared.declared.
XXX. The Kingdom of God is a place where God’s will isXXX. The Kingdom of God is a place where God’s will is
done.done.
XXXI. The Kingdom of God is of inestimable value.XXXI. The Kingdom of God is of inestimable value.
XXXII. The Kingdom of God is good news. The Gospel ISXXXII. The Kingdom of God is good news. The Gospel IS
thethe
Kingdom of God.Kingdom of God.

9. What is the Kingdom of God?What is the Kingdom of God?
XXXIII. The Kingdom of God is revealed, proclaimed,XXXIII. The Kingdom of God is revealed, proclaimed,
preached, announced.preached, announced.
XXXIV. The Kingdom of God is not a friend of theXXXIV. The Kingdom of God is not a friend of the
world.world.
XXXV. The Kingdom of God is not good news toXXXV. The Kingdom of God is not good news to
everyone.everyone.
XXXVI. The Kingdom of God is anywhere Jesus is.XXXVI. The Kingdom of God is anywhere Jesus is.
XXXVII. The Kingdom of God is a relationship withXXXVII. The Kingdom of God is a relationship with
God.God.

10. Parables of theParables of the
Kingdom byKingdom by
Jesus ...Jesus ...

11. Greek:Greek: Para BollePara Bolle
Hebrew: “Mashal”Hebrew: “Mashal”

13. •The Sower: Mt. 13:1-23, Mk. 4:1-20, Lk. 8:4-15
•The Wheat & Tares: Mt. 13:24-30, 36-43
•The Leaven: Mt. 13:33-35, Mk. 4:33-34, Lk. 13:20-21
•The Treasure Hid in the field: Mt. 13:44
•The Pearl: Mt. 13:45-46
•The Net: Mt. 13:47-50 2.
•The Seed Growing in the Ground: Mk. 4:26-29
•The Mustard Seed: Mt. 13:31-32, Mk. 4:30-32, Lk. 13:18-19
ParablesParables

14. The Sower:
Mt. 13:1-23, Mk. 4:1-20, Lk. 8:4-15

15. The Wheat & Tares:
Matthew 13:24-30

16. The Wheat & Tares:
Matthew 13:24-30

17. The Wheat & Tares:
Matthew 13:24-30

18. The Mustard seed:
Mt. 13:31-32

21. The Leaven:
Mt. 13:33-35,4:33-34, Lk 13:20-21

23. TheThe
HiddenHidden
TreasureTreasureSS
Mt. 13:44-46

24. The Pearl
Mt. 13:45-46

25. The Pearl
Mt. 13:45-46

26. The Net
Mt. 13:47-50

27. Galilee
Today

28. The Household
Mt. 13:51-53

29. The Hidden Treasure:
Mt. 13:44
The Lamp
Mark 4:21-25, Lk 8:16-18

30. The Seed
Mark 4:26-29

31. The Kingdom of God in the Old TestamentThe Kingdom of God in the Old Testament
 The Day of the Lord is a period of time whenThe Day of the Lord is a period of time when
God openly intervenes in history and the affairsGod openly intervenes in history and the affairs
of men—both in judgment and in blessing.of men—both in judgment and in blessing.
Joel 1:15 Woe because of that day!!!Joel 1:15 Woe because of that day!!!
 Isaiah 2:12-22 Prideful individualsIsaiah 2:12-22 Prideful individuals
 Isaiah 13:6-13, 17-21 BabylonIsaiah 13:6-13, 17-21 Babylon
 Isaiah 34:4,8-10 EdomIsaiah 34:4,8-10 Edom
 Jeremiah 46:10 EgyptJeremiah 46:10 Egypt

32. The Kingdom of God in the Old TestamentThe Kingdom of God in the Old Testament
 Joel 2:1-2 Joel 2:11-17 Blow the trumpet!Joel 2:1-2 Joel 2:11-17 Blow the trumpet!
Jesus is coming back!!! v.13 you can stillJesus is coming back!!! v.13 you can still
repent!repent!

 Joel 2:28-31 The Day of the Lord can be goodJoel 2:28-31 The Day of the Lord can be good
news for somenews for some
 Joel 3:9-14 Decision Time!Joel 3:9-14 Decision Time!
 (Amos 5:18-20, Obadiah 15, Zephaniah 1:1f)(Amos 5:18-20, Obadiah 15, Zephaniah 1:1f)
 Malachi 4:5 John announces the Kingdom.Malachi 4:5 John announces the Kingdom.

33. The Day of the Lord in the NTThe Day of the Lord in the NT
 2 Thess 1:6-102 Thess 1:6-10
 Matt 24:36-39Matt 24:36-39
 2 Peter 3:8-102 Peter 3:8-10
 We need to be ready for the Day of the Lord.We need to be ready for the Day of the Lord.
 Phil 2:14-16 (and 2 Cor 1:12-14)Phil 2:14-16 (and 2 Cor 1:12-14)
 1 Cor 5:5 (Phil 1:9-10) Better now than later.1 Cor 5:5 (Phil 1:9-10) Better now than later.
 (2 Thess 2:1-4)(2 Thess 2:1-4)
 1 Thess 5:1-111 Thess 5:1-11

34. The Kingdom of God in the Old TestamentThe Kingdom of God in the Old Testament
 Israel in Canaan a picture/foreshadow of theIsrael in Canaan a picture/foreshadow of the
Kingdom of GodKingdom of God
 Leaving Egypt a foreshadow. We enter theLeaving Egypt a foreshadow. We enter the
kingdom through water.kingdom through water.
 In the Wilderness: already but not yet in theIn the Wilderness: already but not yet in the
kingdom.kingdom.
 Entering Canaan = entering the eternal restEntering Canaan = entering the eternal rest
with God. Hebrews 3:16-4:11 Our rest is inwith God. Hebrews 3:16-4:11 Our rest is in
heaven.heaven.

35.
Historical type/antitype in the Exodus
OLD TESTAMENT
TYPE
NEW TESTAMENT
ANTITYPE
SLAVERY IN
EGYPT
LOST, SLAVE TO
SIN
WANDERING IN
THE WILDERNESS
SAVED, BUT
LIVING THE LIFE
OF A DISCIPLE
ENTERING THE
PROMISED LAND
ENTERING
HEAVEN

36. The Kingdom of God in the Old TestamentThe Kingdom of God in the Old Testament
 The Promised Land as a foreshadow of theThe Promised Land as a foreshadow of the
future Kingdom of Godfuture Kingdom of God
 Deut 8:7-10 Milk and honey = streets of goldDeut 8:7-10 Milk and honey = streets of gold
 Joshua 21:43-45 Israel in Canaan anJoshua 21:43-45 Israel in Canaan an
idealization of the Kingdom of God.idealization of the Kingdom of God.
 1 Kings 4:25 A theocratic kingdom.1 Kings 4:25 A theocratic kingdom.

37. The Kingdom of God in the Old TestamentThe Kingdom of God in the Old Testament
 Hosea 11:1 We are called out of Egypt into theHosea 11:1 We are called out of Egypt into the
Kingdom of God.Kingdom of God.
 Exodus 19:6 God’s plan: a kingdom of priests.Exodus 19:6 God’s plan: a kingdom of priests.
 Revelation 1:6 Rev 5:10 Rev 20:6Revelation 1:6 Rev 5:10 Rev 20:6

38. Prophecies of the Kingdom of God
Prophesied Quality of theProphesied Quality of the
Kingdom of GodKingdom of God
Old Testament Prophecies (and NewOld Testament Prophecies (and New
Testament fulfillment)Testament fulfillment)
Establishment of the Kingdom.Establishment of the Kingdom. Jeremiah 31:31-34 (Hebrews 9:15)Jeremiah 31:31-34 (Hebrews 9:15)
Ezekiel 36:24-27 (John 16:13-15, Acts 2:38)Ezekiel 36:24-27 (John 16:13-15, Acts 2:38)
Who will be the King?Who will be the King? Ezekiel 34:23,24 (John 10:14, Ephesians 1:22,23)Ezekiel 34:23,24 (John 10:14, Ephesians 1:22,23)
Hosea 3:5 Joel 2:28-32 (Acts 2:16-21)Hosea 3:5 Joel 2:28-32 (Acts 2:16-21)
Zechariah 13:1,2Zechariah 13:1,2
Extent of the Kingdom of God.Extent of the Kingdom of God. Isaiah 49:6, 42:6 Isaiah 2:2-4 Isaiah 54:1Isaiah 49:6, 42:6 Isaiah 2:2-4 Isaiah 54:1
(Galatians 4:26-28) Ezekiel 17:22-24(Galatians 4:26-28) Ezekiel 17:22-24
Zechariah 2:10,11Zechariah 2:10,11
Relationship between King andRelationship between King and
subjects.subjects.
Exodus 19:5,6 (1 Peter 2:9, 1 Timothy 2:5Exodus 19:5,6 (1 Peter 2:9, 1 Timothy 2:5
Ezekiel 37:24-28 (2 Corinthians 6:6)Ezekiel 37:24-28 (2 Corinthians 6:6)
Ezekiel 11:19,20 Hosea 1:10,11, 2:23 (RomansEzekiel 11:19,20 Hosea 1:10,11, 2:23 (Romans
9:25,26)9:25,26)
Relationships between subjectsRelationships between subjects
in the Kingdom of God.in the Kingdom of God.
Isaiah 11:6-10 (Galatians 3:26-28)Isaiah 11:6-10 (Galatians 3:26-28)
Persecution of the Kingdom ofPersecution of the Kingdom of
God.God.
Daniel 7:6-8Daniel 7:6-8
Daniel 7:19-25Daniel 7:19-25
Power and Endurance of thePower and Endurance of the
Kingdom of God.Kingdom of God.
Daniel 7:26,27 Amos 9:11Daniel 7:26,27 Amos 9:11
2 Samuel 7:12-14 Daniel 2:442 Samuel 7:12-14 Daniel 2:44

39. Prophecies of the Kingdom of GodProphecies of the Kingdom of God
 Ezekiel 36:24-30Ezekiel 36:24-30
 Hosea 3:5Hosea 3:5
 Ezekiel 37:24-28 What a great picture!Ezekiel 37:24-28 What a great picture!
 Hosea 2:23Hosea 2:23
 Conclusion: Zechariah 14:1-21Conclusion: Zechariah 14:1-21

40. HeavenHeaven
6ΚΑΤΑ ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΝ 6ΚΑΤΑ ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΝ
Πάτερ ἡμῶν ὁ ἐν τοῖςΠάτερ ἡμῶν ὁ ἐν τοῖς
·οὐρανοῖς·οὐρανοῖς
·ἁγιασθήτω τὸ ὄνομά σου·ἁγιασθήτω τὸ ὄνομά σου
·ἐλθέτω ἡ βασιλεία σου·ἐλθέτω ἡ βασιλεία σου
,·γενηθήτω τὸ θέλημά σου,·γενηθήτω τὸ θέλημά σου

41. WHERE ?WHERE ?
WHEN ?WHEN ?
HOW ?HOW ?
WHO ?WHO ?

45. HEAVEN : Dwelling place of GODHEAVEN : Dwelling place of GOD
1 Kings 8:27-301 Kings 8:27-30
2727 “But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the“But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the
highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple Ihighest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I
have built! have built! 2828 Yet give attention to your servant’s prayer and hisYet give attention to your servant’s prayer and his
plea for mercy, O Lord my God. Hear the cry and the prayer thatplea for mercy, O Lord my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that
your servant is praying in your presence this day. your servant is praying in your presence this day. 2929 May yourMay your
eyes be open toward this temple night and day, this place ofeyes be open toward this temple night and day, this place of
which you said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that you will hearwhich you said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that you will hear
the prayer your servant prays toward this place. the prayer your servant prays toward this place. 3030 Hear theHear the
supplication of your servant and of your people Israel when theysupplication of your servant and of your people Israel when they
pray toward this place. Hear from heaven, your dwelling place,pray toward this place. Hear from heaven, your dwelling place,
and when you hear, forgive.and when you hear, forgive.

47. HEAVENHEAVEN
A HOLY BankA HOLY Bank
1 Peter 1:3-51 Peter 1:3-5
A Place of RighteousnessA Place of Righteousness
2 Peter 3:122 Peter 3:12
A place of New bodiesA place of New bodies
1 Corinthians 15:331 Corinthians 15:33
The Grand FinaleThe Grand Finale
Revelation 21Revelation 21

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Mortal Body Resurrection Body
perishable imperishable
dishonor glory
weak powerful
natural spiritual
1 Corinthians 15:331 Corinthians 15:33

49. HEAVENHEAVEN
A HOLY BankA HOLY Bank
1 Peter 1:3-51 Peter 1:3-5
A Place of RighteousnessA Place of Righteousness
2 Peter 3:122 Peter 3:12
A place of New bodiesA place of New bodies
1 Corinthians 15:331 Corinthians 15:33
The Grand FinaleThe Grand Finale
Revelation 21Revelation 21

50. HeavenHeaven
WHO WILL BE THERE ?WHO WILL BE THERE ?

51. HeavenHeaven

52. HeavenHeaven
John 6:38
Luke 24:51
John 14:2
Hebrews 8:1

53. ANGELsANGELs
ofof
GODGOD
“Rev 7:11”

54. CitizensCitizens
ofof
HeavenHeaven
Philippians 3:20Philippians 3:20
HEAVEN

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Who will not be there ?Who will not be there ?
1 Cor 6:9, Rev 21:8, 22:151 Cor 6:9, Rev 21:8, 22:15
sexual immorality idolatry adultery prostitution
homosexual
offenses
theft greed drunkenness
slander swindling impurity witchcraft
hatred discord jealousy fits of rage
selfish ambition dissensions factions and envy orgies
abomination lying cowardice unbelief
murderer sorcery

59. CitizensCitizens
ofof
HeavenHeaven
Philippians 3:20Philippians 3:20
HEAVEN

60. HeavenHeaven
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Πάτερ ἡμῶν ὁ ἐν τοῖςΠάτερ ἡμῶν ὁ ἐν τοῖς
·οὐρανοῖς·οὐρανοῖς
·ἁγιασθήτω τὸ ὄνομά σου·ἁγιασθήτω τὸ ὄνομά σου
·ἐλθέτω ἡ βασιλεία σου·ἐλθέτω ἡ βασιλεία σου
,·γενηθήτω τὸ θέλημά σου,·γενηθήτω τὸ θέλημά σου