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CH A P T E R 4

The

Future

Kingdom

n the last chapter, we discussed the present manifestation of the
kingdom of God. In this chapter, we will discuss its future manifestation.
IWe also discussed two scriptural ages: this age and the age to
come (Matthew 12:32; Mark 10:30; Luke 18:30; 1 Corinthians 2:6–8;
2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 1:21; Hebrews 6:5). These two ages are
compared in Figure 4.1.

Table 4.1—The Two Ages Compared

This Age The Age to Come

Will begin with Christ’s
Began with creation.
second coming.

Will continue until Christ’s
second coming. Will continue forever.

The assault on Satan’s kingdom The assault on Satan’s kingdom will
began with Christ’s first coming. be consummated.

Is characterized by strife and evil Will be characterized by
(Galatians 4:1). righteousness, peace, and joy.

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