My Kingdom Is Not of This World: the Kingdom of God Against the Dominion of Darkness

Throughout history, many Christians have embraced a vision of God’s kingdom that encourages active participation in, influencing and transforming the world around them. Was this vision shared by the New Testament writers or the earliest Christians? To find out, we must delve into the Biblical narrative concerning the kingdom of God.My Kingdom is Not of This World develops a Biblical theology of God’s kingdom and its cosmic struggle against a kingdom of darkness. It explores the Bible’s cosmology and the unfolding narrative of this cosmic struggle throughout the Bible. Delving into this narrative reveals a recurring theme of sinful humanity – collusion with cosmic darkness to build an earthly utopian kingdom instead of awaiting God’s heavenly kingdom.Understanding the Biblical vision of God’s kingdom and the nature of this present world is of utmost importance. It has profound implications for the Christian life, shaping our understanding of our place in this world.