The Final Chapter In God's Kingdom

Summary

The sermon explores the kingdom of God from both a practical discipleship perspective and its eternal dimension, emphasizing that entrance into the kingdom is both an active pressing by individuals and a passive work of God. It highlights the final judgment described in Matthew 25, where the righteous inherit the kingdom prepared from the foundation of the world, not by works but by being born again. The preacher clarifies that Jesus received the kingdom at His ascension and will deliver it to the Father after subduing all enemies, culminating in a perfect, eternal reign without sin or suffering. The message encourages trust in God's righteous judgment and the hope of a future without tears or pain in God's everlasting kingdom.