2 Kingdoms
2 Kingdoms
This presentation looks at the big picture of our salvation. The Four is great introduction to the Good News. 2 Kingdoms would make a really good follow-up to it.
Colossians 1:13-14 (NLT)
13 For [God the Father] has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, 14 who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.
From what does God rescue?
To what does God transfer?
How has Jesus purchased our freedom and forgiven our sins AND how do these relate to our rescue and transfer?
What happens when we tell people they only need God’s forgiveness in Jesus Christ, but don’t tell them they need God’s rescue from Satan’s kingdom through Jesus Christ?
2 Kingdoms combines the New Testament emphasis on two essential parts of the Good News.
Acts 8:12 (NIV)
But when they believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Acts 28:30-31 (NIV)
30 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. 31 He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!
When Philip and Paul shared the Good News, what did they include in that Good News?
Here’s the presentation …
Has anyone ever shared with you the Good News of the Bible?
The Apostle Paul writes ...
Colossians 1:13-14 (NLT)
13 For [God the Father] has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, 14 who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.
There’s more to life than what meets the eye. That’s because, behind the scenes, there are two very different kingdoms. The first is the kingdom of darkness which is characterized by darkness and sin. Satan is the king of this kingdom. The second is the eternal Kingdom of God’s dear Son Jesus. This Kingdom is characterized by forgiveness and freedom. Through Jesus’ death on the cross and His resurrection to new life, Jesus has purchased our freedom, forgiven our sins and demonstrated that He is the True King. You don’t have to be a captive any longer. You can find true freedom and full forgiveness by turning from your sin and trusting in Jesus. As Jesus said …
Mark 1:15
The time has come. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the good news!
What would stop you from turning from your sin and trusting Jesus right now?"
Here’s the 2 Kingdoms presentation as a video.
There’s a 2 Kingdoms outreach card with both the graphic and Colossians 1:13-14. It leads people to a website the introduces them to the Good News of Jesus and the Kingdom of God - 2Kingdoms.org. There’s also a wristband with 2Kingdoms.org that can be used on prayer outreaches.
Outreach cards and wristbands are available. Reach out to ForContact4Impact@gmail.com.
