The Kingdom of God
Interpretations of the Kingdom of God Dennis Bratcher (see also Views of the Time Frame of the Book of Revelation) I. Kingdom of God is a future sate of bliss = Heaven A. at the end of human history B. God's people live by an interim ethic C. often associated with pre-millennialism II. Kingdom of God is only a present reality A. in the hearts of people B. society regenerated by God’s people C. often associated with post-millennialism III. Kingdom of God is already present, but not yet fully realized A. both present and future B. first coming showed what God is like C. second coming will restore all of creation D. God's people live the ethics of the future Kingdom now E. not directly tied to specific millennial theories