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KIND - KINGDOM OF GOD

KIND. (1) Race; genus; class (Ge. 1:11, 12, 21, 24, judges to lead His nation (Ac. 13:20). Later He set up
25; 1 Ch. 28:14; Mt. 13:47; Mk. 9:29). (2) Favorable; kings over Israel. Of these, He set apart David and
charitable; disposed to do good to others, and to make promised to give the throne of Israel’s kingdom to
them happy by granting their requests, supplying their David’s Seed, Jesus Christ (Ac. 13:21-23; 2 Sa.
wants or assisting them in distress; having tenderness or 7:12-15). Because of Israel’s rebellion, God took their
goodness of nature; benevolent (Webster) (2 Ch. 10:7; kingdom away, and Israel was scattered throughout the
Lk. 6:35; 1 Co. 13:4; Ep. 4:32). [See Kindness, Love.] world (Je. 29:16-19). The Bible promises that God will
KINDLE. To set on fire; to light (Ex. 22:6; Ps. 78:21; rebuild Israel’s kingdom in the future (Je. 24:4-7;
Lk. 22:55; Ac. 28:2). It is mostly used in reference to 30:7-11, 18-24; 31:31-40; 32:37-44; 33:7-17; Ho.
kindling anger: Ge. 30:2; 39:19; Ex. 4:14; Le. 10:6; Nu. 3:4-5; Joel 3; Am. 9:8-15; Ze. 14). The rebuilding of
11:1, 10; De. 6:15; Ps. 2:12; 106:40; Is. 5:25; Je. 15:14; Israel’s kingdom will follow a time of purging of Israel
Ho. 8:5. [See Anger.] and worldwide judgment (Ze. 13:8 - 14:21; Da. 12:1-3).
KINDLY. Kind; charitable; benevolent (Ge. 24:29; [See Israel, Law.]
34:3; Ru. 1:8; 1 Sa. 20:8; Je. 52:32; Ro. 12:10). The The Spiritual Kingdom of God (Col. 1:12-14). This is
Greek word translated “kindly affectioned” in Ro. 12:10 God’s rule over those angels and men who have
is philostorgos which is defined by Strong as “cherishing willingly submitted to His authority. It is the kingdom
one’s kindred, especially parents or children; fond of composed of all the redeemed (Ep. 2:12-19; He.
natural relatives, i.e. fraternal towards fellow 12:22-24). The moment a person is converted, he
Christians.” [See Kind, Kindness, Love.] becomes a citizen of this spiritual kingdom (Col.
KINDNESS. Good will; benevolence; that temper or 1:12-13; Ph. 3:20-21).
disposition which delights in contributing to the The Future, Earthly Kingdom of Christ (Mt. 25:31; Is.
happiness of others, which is exercised cheerfully in 9:7; Ps. 22:27-28, 47; 102:12-22; Da. 7:14-27). This
gratifying their wishes, supplying their wants or kingdom is foretold in the Old and New Testaments and
alleviating their distresses; charity (Webster) (Ge. is the re-establishment of Israel’s fallen kingdom (Ps. 72;
20:13; Jos. 2:12; Jud. 8:35; Ru. 2:20; 1 Sa. 15:6; Pr. Is. 11; 25-27; 35; 60-66; Je. 30-33; Da. 7; Ho. 2:14-23;
19:22; 31:26; Ac. 28:2; Col. 3:12; 2 Pe. 1:7). The Lord 3:4-5; 14:4-8; Jo. 2:18 - 3:21; Am. 9:11-15; Ob. 15-21;
is kind toward men: Ps. 31:21; 117:2; 119:76; Is. 54:8, Mi. 2:12-13; 4:1-13; 5:4-15; 7:7-20; Zep. 3:9-20; Hag.
10; Joel 2:13; Jon. 4:2; 2 Co. 6:2; Ep. 2:7; Tit. 3:4. [See 2:6-9; Ze. 1:16-17; 2:1-13; 3:8-10; 8:1 - 10:12; 12:1 -
Kind, Love.] 14:21; Mal. 3:1-6; 4:1-3). It is the fulfillment of God’s
KINDRED. Family or racial relationship (Ge. 12:1; promises to Israel and David (Je. 23:5-8; 33:15-26).
Ru. 3:2; Es. 2:10; Ac. 3:25; 4:6; Re. 1:7). God promised that Jerusalem and the land of Israel
KINE. Cattle (Ge. 32:15; 41:2-4; 1 Sa. 6:7). would be the center of an eternal, worldwide kingdom.
He promised David that his seed would rule over this
KING JAMES BIBLE. [See Bible, Bible Versions, kingdom (2 Sa. 7; Ps. 89:20-29). Jesus Christ is the
Canon, Erasmus, Inspiration, Masoretic Text, Seed of David who has inherited these promises (Is.
Preservation, Westcott-Hort.] 9:6-7; Mt. 1:1). After God’s purposes for this present age
KINGDOM OF GOD. The kingdom of God is God’s are fulfilled, Jesus Christ will return from heaven and
rule in its various aspects over creation. The term is establish His throne on earth and the promises
used in four ways: concerning the nation Israel will be literally fulfilled
The Universal Kingdom of God. This is God’s rule over (Mt. 25:31; Ro. 11:25-27). Most of the prophets spoke
the entire universe, including rebellious men and angels of this future kingdom, painting detailed portraits of its
(Ps. 29:10; 74:12; 92:8; 95:3; 135:5-6; 145:13; Da. glory (Is. 35).
4:34-35). Though God has allowed His creatures certain Details of This Kingdom: By examining three major
freedom to rebel against His authority for a time, He O.T. prophecies regarding this future kingdom we can
still sits as King over all. He overrules all movements see its chief characteristics:
and decisions according to His own purposes (Pr. Zechariah 14. (1) It will follow the Tribulation and
16:9,33; Ep. 1:9-11). The kingdom of God in this sense Christ’s second coming (vv. 1-7). (2) The creation will
has no beginning and shall have no end; it is simply be renewed (v. 8). (3) It will be worldwide (v. 9). (4) It
God’s sovereign rule over His created universe. [See will be centered in Jerusalem (v. 10, 11, 16). (5) There
God.] will be reinstatement of O.T. feasts (v. 16). (6) The
The Old Testament Kingdom of Israel (De. 4:6-8; 7:6; kingdom will be ruled by force (vv. 17-19). (7) The
14:2). This was God’s rule over His chosen people. kingdom will be righteous (vv. 20, 21). (8) There will be
Moses was the first leader (Ac. 7:35-36). Joshua reinstatement of O.T. offerings (v. 21). (9) The temple
followed Moses. After Joshua’s death, God appointed will be rebuilt (vv. 20, 21).

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