{"product_id":"the-message-of-the-kingdom-of-god-paperback","title":"The Message of the Kingdom of God - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eT. Desmond Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcross 22 chapters, T. Desmond Alexander expounds the theme of the kingdom of God from selected Old and New Testament texts, showing its relevance for today.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGod made us to rule with him as his representatives, to establish his kingdom on earth. But Adam and Eve's rebellion alienated humanity from God's kingdom, instead making them slaves to the kingdom of darkness. As the promised ruler, Jesus Christ comes as the perfect king to redeem enslaved humanity. This servant king brings God's kingdom on earth through self-sacrificial love. In hope, we now await the return of the king and the coming of the eternal kingdom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe fully integrated study guide, suitable for both personal and group study, helps you to see how the Bible's unified teaching on this vital theme can impact your life today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bible Speaks Today series\u003c\/b\u003e covers every book of the Old and New Testaments, as well as Bible themes that run through the whole of Scripture.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirector of Postgraduate Studies, Union Theological College, Belfast. Author of \u003ci\u003eFrom Paradise to Promised Land\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFrom Eden to the New Jerusalem\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Servant King\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDiscovering Jesus \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eExodus\u003c\/i\u003e (AOTC). Co-editor of the IVP \u003ci\u003eNew Dictionary of Biblical Theology\u003c\/i\u003e and the IVP \u003ci\u003eDictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 8.47 x 5.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 18, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47405756973234,"sku":"9781789743821","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/3f80b85bdbb17f41a537b15ad7ca4122.webp?v=1778191686","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-message-of-the-kingdom-of-god-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}