Editor’s Note: This series was developed for a local bible study, not for a general audience. Nonetheless, we decided to release the audio of this series to start a conversation about the kingdom of God. There is always more to learn, understand, and apply, so please feel free to contact us with suggestions, comments, and questions. Our prayer is that the content of this series will edify you, help increase your faith in God, and lead you to walking more and more in the works that God has prepared for you.
Introduction to the Kingdom of God – Will Barlow
This teaching covers two fundamental concepts necessary to understand the kingdom of God: the fact that the dead are awaiting the resurrection (“soul sleep”) and the idea that God will get what He always wanted in the beginning in the kingdom.
What is the Gospel of the Kingdom? – Will Barlow
In this teaching, we ask the question: what is the gospel of the kingdom? And does this gospel differ from Paul’s gospel? Feel free to listen to this teaching after the two Old Testament teachings by Ryan Tinsley.
The Kingdom of God in Isaiah – Ryan Tinsley
In this teaching, Ryan relates many kingdom prophecies from Isaiah.
The Kingdom of God in the Prophets – Ryan Tinsley
In this teaching, Ryan relates many kingdom prophecies from prophets other than Isaiah.
The Kingdom of God in the Gospels – Will Barlow
In this teaching, Will considers what the gospels say about the kingdom of God.
Parables of the Kingdom – Will Barlow
In this teaching, Will discusses many of the parables relating to the kingdom of God.
The Kingdom of God in Acts and the Epistles – Steve Longley
In this teaching, Steve discusses many of the kingdom references in the book of Acts and the Epistles.
Kingdom Themes – Will Barlow
In this teaching, Will talks about several kingdom themes. There are many others that pervade the New Testament. These are just some good examples.
How was the Kingdom lost? – Ryan Tinsley
In this teaching, Ryan discusses how the knowledge of the kingdom was lost throughout early Church history.
Other Helpful Resources on the Kingdom of God:
Atlanta Bible College class taught by Sean Finnegan (available at Restitutio – link is to the first lecture in the series)
Many lectures and books by N.T. Wright (see this example, also available at Restitutio; see also his podcast here)
The Amazing Aims and Claims of Jesus by Sir Anthony Buzzard (available through Amazon and other retailers)
God’s Kingdom First website