The kingdom of God is often described as a future reality that has already begun to break into the present through the work of Jesus Christ.
The scriptures declare that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah, who came to bring about the kingdom of God and establish God's rule on earth. From birth, He was hailed as the "Son of the Most High" and the "King of the Jews" (Luke 1:32-33). His life, death, and resurrection marked the beginning of the kingdom of God, which is not fully realized until the end of time when Jesus returns in glory.
In the meantime, the kingdom of God is present in the world through the work of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, as believers are empowered to bring about God's will on earth. Jesus Himself said that the kingdom of God is within us (Luke 17:21), and that it is available to anyone who seeks it (Matthew 6:33).
The future has come into the present through the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus. He has already begun the work of establishing the kingdom of God on earth. Though, the full realization of this kingdom is still yet to come, believers are called to live in anticipation of that day and to actively join with God
in bringing about God's kingdom on earth.
