The Never-ending Kingdom

 

The Never-ending Kingdom

Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

Scripture Text: Isaiah 9:2–7 

Series: Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions

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From the Confessions: The Nicene Creed

“whose kingdom shall have no end.”

Pulling It Together

Since God himself is eternal, his kingdom also remains forever. Within any kingdom, including God's heavenly kingdom, are its citizens, the king's subjects. The citizens of the kingdom of heaven are both angelic and human. So they too will have no end, since they dwell in an eternal kingdom. That is the logic of the matter. Then there is the promise. A child was born, a son was given. He is the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. His kingdom, his government, will never end; it will only increase forever. We know that all of this has been done by God for us and to his glory. Because we have been set free from sin by our great Prince, we have been sanctified and justified (1 Corinthians 6:11) and are being renewed day by day (2 Corinthians 4:16) to the end result that we have eternal life in the kingdom of Christ Jesus our Lord.

Prayer: Thank you, God, for the free gift of eternal life in Christ Jesus my Lord. Amen

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