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This is a question which goes to the heart of Christianity and our understanding of it.
Jesus claimed to be a King and all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him. He rules over the Kingdom of Heaven. His laws, the benefits accruing from obeying them and the penalties for disobeying them are set out in Scripture. The Kingdom of Heaven even has the equivalent of a written constitution in the New Covenant.
Scripture also says that if we are born of water and the Spirit we enter the Kingdom of Heaven. This is obviously a parallel with our citizenship of the country in which we are born making us entitled to all the benefits which go with it. You could say then that we become citizens of the Kingdom of heaven by birth through baptism.
If you read Scripture with the Kingdom of Heaven in mind as the central element then you will see that scripture is like a jig-saw which fits together simply and comprehensively.
To expand on above see also question "What are some terms used in Christianity".
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What is a kingdom in a Mormon church?
In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) a kingdom could refer to a couple things.First is the Kingdom of God. If someone references 'building the kingdom' or something similar, they are referring to the Kingdom of God. The Bible Dictionary, published by the Church, puts it this way, "Generally speaking, the the kingdom of God on the earth is the Church. It is a preparation for the greater kingdom-the celestial or kingdom of heaven. However, kingdom of heaven is sometimes used in scripture to mean the Church, meaning that the true church on the earth is the path to heaven, and is the kingdom of heaven on earth."Second, the Kingdoms of Glory. Mormons believe that within heaven there are three 'kingdoms' or degrees. The highest of these is the Celestial Kingdom, followed by the Terrestrial and Telestial Kingdoms. There are different requirements to be admitted into each kingdom. You can learn about the kingdoms of glory at the "Related Link" below, it's too much to include here.
Where was Jesus' earthly father when he was on the cross?
in heaven
What are the 5 Kingdoms as suggested by Thomas Troward?
Thomas Troward proposed the concept of five kingdoms in his metaphysical teachings, which represent different levels of consciousness and spiritual development. These kingdoms are the Kingdom of Heaven, the Kingdom of Power, the Kingdom of Knowledge, the Kingdom of Harmony, and the Kingdom of Love. Each kingdom symbolizes a stage in the evolution of the individual's understanding and relationship with the divine and the universe. Troward's framework encourages individuals to transcend lower states of existence and aspire toward higher spiritual awareness.
Will there be food in heaven?
you will not have earthly bound feelings. I merged in eternity.
What would you name a company that sells jewelry and cupcakes?
My Earthly Heaven
Are seraphim earthly angels?
No. Seraphim are in Heaven attending the throne of God.
What is the center of Christianity?
Christ is the center of Christianity. True Christians are born from God (Born-again, John 3:3-5) and are the citizens of heaven (Phil 3:20). For this reason there is no earthly center for Christanity.
When was Kingdom of Heaven released?
Kingdom of Heaven was released on 05/06/2005.
What was the Production Budget for Kingdom of Heaven?
The Production Budget for Kingdom of Heaven was $110,000,000.
Was there a earthly christ and a heavenly christ?
yes their is and if you except him you will have eternal life in heaven
What is the duration of Kingdom of Heaven film?
The duration of Kingdom of Heaven - film - is 2.4 hours.
How is Heaven defined in religion?
Heaven is the transcendent spiritual realm of God or the gods, the holy angels, and of saved souls after their earthly lives.
