The Kingdom of God (2)

"Who . . . hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son." Colossians 1:13 The basic idea of the kingdom is the rule of God -- the living, actual, liberating, saving, blessed rule of God in Jesus Christ. We may think of it this way. The whole world lies enslaved to the reign of Satan. Into this world breaks the reign of God, freeing many from the misery, terror, sin, death, and hell of the dark lord, translating them into the knowledge, righteousness, peace, and life of His reign. This...