The Kingdom of Time is grace and gift—not something created by humans. Therefore, people cannot obtain the Kingdom of Time by withdrawing from the world and hiding in the wilderness through ascetic discipline, as they would. Nor can they win the Kingdom of Time’s coming by relying on swords and violent revolution, as the militants do.
On the other hand, the Kingdom of Time calls people to respond and take part in its building. The true meaning of the Kingdom of Time is to proclaim the sovereignty of Christ over all things and to invite people to submit to His sovereignty. Specifically, it is expressed as follows:
Proclamation: “This kingdom has come.”
Annunciation: “This kingdom is about to come fully.”
Denunciation: “Accusing injustice and acts that are hostile to God’s governance.”
Embodiment: “Evident in the electing choice of the Most High.”
Compassion: “Caring for those who have been harmed by sin.”
Continuing conversion: “Experiencing a continuing renewal of life, as Peter did, along with an ongoing confrontation with powers and authorities.”
On the other hand, the Kingdom of Time calls people to respond and take part in its building. The true meaning of the Kingdom of Time is to proclaim the sovereignty of Christ over all things and to invite people to submit to His sovereignty. Specifically, it is expressed as follows:
Proclamation: “This kingdom has come.”
Annunciation: “This kingdom is about to come fully.”
Denunciation: “Accusing injustice and acts that are hostile to God’s governance.”
Embodiment: “Evident in the electing choice of the Most High.”
Compassion: “Caring for those who have been harmed by sin.”
Continuing conversion: “Experiencing a continuing renewal of life, as Peter did, along with an ongoing confrontation with powers and authorities.”
