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    A Glimpse of the Kingdom
    A Glimpse of the Kingdom
    A Glimpse of the Kingdom
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    A Glimpse of the Kingdom

    By Ron Mosby

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    This book is an informational tool to use in helping to understand the kingdom of God on a very basic level. Since the kingdom of God is a spiritual kingdom, this book helps to make a transition from an earthly government to a spiritual government. This book will help transform the readers thinking from an earthly democratic mind-set to a spiritual theocratic mind-set. It is written with simplicity in order that anyone with a desire to seek first the kingdom of God may read it and understand.
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    Release dateOct 15, 2015
    ISBN9781514416587
    A Glimpse of the Kingdom
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    Ron Mosby

    Ron Mosby grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended the University of Cincinnati, where he obtained his bachelor of arts degree in communication arts. Ron entered Navy Officer Candidate School in November of 1985 and received his commission as an ensign in March 1986. Ron and his family returned to Cincinnati in 1995, where he worked at Fifth Third Bank until being asked to serve as chief of staff for a member of the Cincinnati City Council. Ron served as chief of staff for three members of the Cincinnati City Council before leaving in 1993. He was selected to serve as the public information officer for the Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 8 in 1993. In 1995, Ron became senior manager of public affairs for Walmart, where he managed government and public relations for over 140 stores in the state of Ohio. Currently, Ron serves as executive director for Journey to Liberty, a nonprofit, faith-based organization designed to assist individuals in discovering their distinct transformational path from personal bondage to freedom. He is also an elder at the Ekklesia of the Lord Jesus Christ, a fellowship that meets in the Northside area. Ron also hosts a weekly radio show entitled Glimpses of the Kingdom, which airs Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. on WGRI, Inspiration 1050 AM. Ron also serves on the North College Hill City Council. Ron and his wife, Cynthia, have been married over thirty years. They have lived in North College Hill since 1997. They have four children and three grandchildren, and they are expecting a fourth later this summer.

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      A Glimpse of the Kingdom - Ron Mosby

      Copyright © 2015 by Ron Mosby.

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2015917003

      ISBN:     Hardcover                   978-1-5144-1660-0

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      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

      Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the Holy Bible, King James Version (Authorized Version). First published in 1611. Quoted from the KJV Classic Reference Bible, Copyright © 1983 by The Zondervan Corporation.

      Scripture quotations marked NIV are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved. [Biblica]

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      CONTENTS

      Introduction

      Preface

      Chapter 1 What Is a Kingdom?

      It is described as both the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God

      This kingdom is not of this world

      It cannot be seen

      It is within and not without

      It is spiritual, not tangible

      It is not received by intellect

      It is fixed, permanent, and everlasting

      It must be received as a child

      It must be received through suffering

      It cannot be inherited by corrupt flesh and blood

      Faith and belief are required

      Discernment is necessary

      Chapter 2 The Kingdom of God in the Parables

      The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1–9, Mark 4:1–9, Luke 8:4–8)

      The Parable of the Growth of the Seed (Mark 4:26–29)

      The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31–32)

      The Parable of the Yeast (Matthew 13:33)

      The Parable of the Net (Matthew 13:47–50)

      The Parable of the Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1–14)

      The Parable of the Talents or Bags of Gold

      The Parable of the Ten Pounds or Minas

      Chapter 3 The Kingdom of God in the Old Testament

      Chapter 4 What Is the Gospel?

      Chapter 5 What Does It Mean to Be a Kingdom Citizen?

      We know we must be born again

      We must be baptized

      Our minds must be renewed

      We are to live a submitted life

      We are to love one another

      We are to take up our cross and die daily

      Conclusion

      INTRODUCTION

      Writing a book is hard work, especially a book written about the kingdom of God. For anyone to think that they would be able to explain the kingdom of God in one literary work would be sheer haughtiness and foolishness. The Lord Jesus explained the kingdom of God in parables; certainly, if the King Himself did not give an explicit description of His kingdom, no earthly man is qualified or equipped to do so. The objective of this book is to give the reader a peek, or glimpse, into this marvelous kingdom that our Lord came to affirm. It is the author’s intent to do more than simply inform; indeed, if it is possible, the intent is to pierce the hearts of those who are seeking to understand the Lord God in a much deeper way. Today, few books are written that provide a clear understanding of God’s kingdom, and even fewer that can weave together the principles of earthly kingdoms with the concept of the great heavenly kingdom. In this way, this book will be a unique work. This book is written with the intent to assist the reader in transitioning from an earthly governmental mind-set to a spiritual governmental mind-set. Most religions—indeed, most churches—are attempting to help the members make a transition from an earthly government to a spiritual religion. The author accepts the challenge of persuading the audience to think beyond an independent, democratic mind-set to a kingdom mind-set. Clearly, this challenge is not new. Changing our thinking is what the apostle Paul wrote that we are instructed to do: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2). This renewing of the mind is the process that proves that we are truly born again—for we are no longer conformed to the patterns of this world. It is important to remember that in the days and times that the books of the Bible were written, the prevailing form of government in the earth was kingdoms. You, the reader, will be challenged to think ahead to something old in this volume.

      One thing that may become evident to you as you read this book is how people, whether intentionally or unintentionally, want the Bible to conform to their way of thinking. With this book, you will be challenged to do the exact opposite. You will be challenged to conform your thinking to what is written in the Bible. This is not, by any means, a simple task; yet it is quite necessary if you are to understand the depth of riches that are contained in the Bible.

      Consider this book to be the beginning of a new journey, a journey that will keep you focused on one objective: seeking first the kingdom of God. When Christ Jesus spoke those words, He did not do so arbitrarily. He spoke them with purpose. Our challenge is to submit ourselves to that instruction as a daily way of life. It is the author’s prayer that you will not only perceive this kingdom, but that you will endeavor to seek it daily as a way of life.

      This book would not have been possible without the help of many saints. First, to my wife, Cindy, who pushed and prodded me to stay focused on the task at hand. I thank God for you. I have truly learned the meaning of He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord. To Sandy Evans, my beloved sister in the faith, thank you for reviewing this book and providing critical feedback. Also to Todd Martin, who provided tremendous assistance with the references; thank you so much for your help. Special thanks also to Keith Murphy and Becky Pratt, whose wisdom became an integral part of this book. May the Lord richly bless each and every one of you for your labor of love.

      PREFACE

      Th is book is an informational tool to use in helping to understand the kingdom of God on a very basic level. Since the kingdom of God is a spiritual kingdom, this book helps to make a transition from an earthly government to a spiritual government. Th is book will help transform the reader’s thinking from an earthly democratic mind-set to a spiritual theocratic mind-set. It is written with simplicity in order that anyone with a desire to seek fi rst the kingdom of God may read it and understand.

      CHAPTER 1

      WHAT IS A KINGDOM?

      What is a kingdom? Before any discussion pertaining to kingdoms can begin, we must answer this question. Understanding God’s spiritual kingdom requires us to first understand the concept of a kingdom. A kingdom is a form of government. This form of government has one lawmaker, and that is the king. A kingdom form of government means that all authority rests with the king. A king and his kingdom are one and the same; they are inextricable. You cannot separate a king and his kingdom. When a man is no longer king, he no longer has a kingdom. Conversely, a man with no kingdom is not a king.

      The concept of a kingdom is multifaceted; in other words, when the word kingdom is expressed, it may have a variety of meanings. First and foremost, a kingdom is a king’s right to reign or rule. It is the king’s authority. Whenever a king speaks, his commands must be obeyed. A king cannot be separated from his authority because authority is inherent in a kingdom. A kingdom is also the people that a king rules. The citizens that live in the territory that the king rules are his kingdom. The territory that a king rules is also defined as his kingdom. Another definition of the word kingdom is the era in which a king rules. For example, if a king ruled for ten years, that means his kingdom spanned ten years. Finally, the objects that belong to the king are also the kingdom. What objects does a king possess? A king wears a crown; he possesses a scepter, and he sits on a throne. Additionally, he wears a robe and usually lives in a castle or mansion. Each of the aforementioned items is a direct representation of a kingdom. These items, which represent the kingdom, are called emblems. These concepts and definitions are fairly easy to perceive in an earthly kingdom; however, what if the kingdom is not earthly? How do we understand concepts that we cannot perceive with our five senses? How do we begin to perceive of a spiritual kingdom? This chapter of the book is devoted to explaining this spiritual kingdom as we see it

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