The Nature of the Kingdom

"The Nature of the Kingdom"
Matthew 6:10; Revelation 20:1-15

"We cannot understand the Millennium until we first understand Christ's kingdom."—Richard Gaffin

In the second petition, which is, Thy kingdom come, we pray that Satan's kingdom may be destroyed; and that the kingdom of grace may be advanced, ourselves and others brought into it, and kept in it; and that the kingdom of glory may be hastened.—WSC 102

I. Defining the Kingdom of God

o What we are not waiting for:

o What we are waiting/praying for:

II. The Advancement of The Kingdom of Grace

o We are praying for the advancement of the Gospel

o Its relation to the Lord's Supper

III. The Hastening of The Kingdom of Glory

o He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!—Rev. 22:20 (cf. Tit. 2:11-14)

o Its relation to the Lord's Supper