The the Biblical concept and its meaning for the church Bright, John 1908 September 25-1995 creator text tnu Nashville Abingdon-Cokesbury Press [1953] 1953 monographic eng

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288 p. 24 cm. This book, as its title indicates, is concerned with an idea of central importance in the theology of the Bible. It seeks to trace for the benefit of the general Bible reader the history of that idea and to suggest its contemporary relevance. By this means, it is hoped, a contribution may be made to the understanding of the scriptures. For the concept of the kingdom of God involves, in a real sense, the total message of the Bible. - Preface. The people of God and the kingdom of Israel -- A kingdom under judgment -- A remnant shall repent -- The broken covenant and the new covenant -- Captivity and new exodus -- Holy commonwealth and apocalyptic kingdom -- The kingdom at hand : Jesus the Messiah -- Between two worlds : the kingdom and the church -- Even to the end of the age. Includes bibliographical references and index. Kingdom of God Biblical teaching BT94 .B75 231.75 B855K 0687209072 9780687209071 53008131 DLC 730515 20190319193956.0 342915 eng