Biblical Theology

The Kingdom of God as a Central Biblical Theme

A biblical-theological overview of the kingdom of God as God's active reign, tracing the theme through creation, Israel, Jesus, the church, and future hope. Sign in to read the complete member article.

The kingdom of God is the unifying theme of God's active reign, already revealed in Christ and still awaiting final consummation in the restoration of all things. 1. In Scripture, kingdom language usually emphasizes reign and authority before geographic territory. George Eldon Ladd, The Gospel of the Kingdom. Graeme Goldsworthy, Gospel and Kingdom. Patrick Schreiner, The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross.