Bishop J. L. Payne and the Bishop's Seal
"Cup of the Anointing"
God has ordained that the true church should earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3). As Jesus Christ's representatives in this world; we preach and teach the Apostle's Doctrine with authority and the (5) five fold ministry as spoken of in Ephesians 4:7-14.
There is a realization that the church is at the very center of God's will, plan and purpose in the earth. God is working toward one eternal purpose throughout all eternity that is revealed in His Kingdom. It is very essential for us to understand the differences between the church and the kingdom. THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS GREATER THAN THE CHURCH. Is the Church Gentile and the Kingdom Jewish? Is the Kingdom material or is it spiritual? Is the Kingdom present, past or future? What relationship is the Kingdom with the Church?
The summary of bible teaching ultimately will find expression in the Kingdom of God. The word Kingdom occurs over 50 times in New Testament alone. In almost each case, the kingdom indicates the royal reign of God. God is the King of His kingdom. In Matthew 6:9,10, the Lord teaches for us to pray His Kingdom Come, His will be done. We are to pray His Kingdom to come, that is the rule and reign of the King of kings to be recognized in his rule in the earth. The church is be an expression of the kingdom in the earth.
We read of the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven. Are these terms both the same or interchangeable? Cross references in the scriptures provides an answer to this question. Thy Kingdom Come Volume I &II is a completion of the beginning study of defining the biblical approach to teachings concerning the kingdom of God. It is a biblical guide to leadership in church's ministry. Written for a laymen understanding and study; the body of CCOGICUSA have certified it as a text book for church's order and procedures. You may find it very helpful as a teaching tool in bible classes or upon examination, it may prove supportive as a supplement to studies in Bible Colleges courses relating to church or the kingdom.
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