John 18:36. Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world.”
4. But was to be in this world.
Matt. 6:10. “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.”
5. In some respects it was to be an outward and visible kingdom, or an outward institution.
Parable of the grain of mustard-seed. Matt. 13:31, 32.
6. It would contain good and bad.
Parable of the net. Matt. 13:47.
7. It would belong to Christ.
Col. 1:13. “Hath translated us into the kingdom of his Son.” Luke 22:30. “Ye shall eat and drink in my kingdom.” John 18:36. “My kingdom is not of this world.” Matt. 16:28. “Shall see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.”
8. It would be finally given up to God.