The Kingdom of Heaven is Like....

Certain controversies arose during the second century that created problems for the writings of the Apostle John. Some actively lobbied to keep the Gospel out of the New Testament. What was their motivation, what accusations did they raise and who came to John's defense? 

Developments occurred in the second century that impacted the Church, and eventually, controversies and crises created the need for a Christian collection of Scripture. But which books would be included? Apostolic writings were not immediately considered "Scripture." Why not? 

Despite all man’s attempts to build earthly kingdoms, God is establishing his kingdom as the gospel goes forward throughout the world today. And he has promised to consummate this work when Jesus, the world’s true King, returns in all his glory. Amazingly, God uses us in his k ...

Pastor Julie Kahwagi shares from Isaiah 9:6-7 on the certainty of our hope that Jesus is coming in his kingdom to rule on earth in justice and righteousness, unlike every other kingdom that we have ever witnessed in the history of mankind. تشارك القس جولي قهوجي من اشيعاء ٩: ٦-٧ ...  Show more

Jesus tells parables about the kingdom. 

Matthew 13:44. We must realize what a treasure kingdom of heaven is. We are invited to be a part of something eternal, not temporary. There is no other opportunity on earth like this. Everything ends, except Jesus’ kingdom. We have a place to grow, to invest, to belong, to find p ...  Show more