Diane Penny

 Through Jesus Christ the saints of God possess the fullness of God, and are heirs to the kingdom of God. We will see through the covenants that God made with his people, that he intends for his saints to be a royal kingdom. In the Mosaic Covenant God promised the children of Israel that they would be a “kingdom of priests, and an holy nation” (Exo. 1:6). God promised King David in the Davidic Covenant that his house, his kingdom, and his throne would be established forever (2 Sam. 7:16). God’s New Covenant promise is salvation to all who believe on Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is a direct descendent of King David and reigns in the forever kingdom that was established by God. THE MOSAIC COVENANT PROMISES The Mosaic Covenant was a conditional covenant between God and the children of Israel where they would receive blessings for obeying God, and cursing if they did not obey him (Got Questions). God promised the children of Israel, “And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an ...

  The Word of God is a pivotal part of God’s image. The scripture reads, “And God said, ‘Let there be light:’ and there was light” (Gen. 1:3). This passage of scripture lets us know that God’s Word gave commands to which the elements had to respond. It is recorded in the gospel of John, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). It is important to notice that “Word” is capitalized in this passage of scripture. John emphasized “Word” using capitalization to personify God’s Word as God. God has unlimited power. God’s Word gives commands to which all creation must respond (Gen. 1:1-3). The born-again believer possesses God’s Spirit, and the power of God’s Word. THE WORD OF GOD The Word of God is God's revelation of his will and purpose. Christians often refer to The Holy Bible as the Word of God. However, according to The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary the phrase "Word of God" used in scripture often does not refer to the wri...

God chose the people of Israel and distinguished them from, and dignified them above all the nations of the earth as a people who would have an intimate communion with him. God passed judgment on the nations that mistreated his people by requiring restitution for their suffering. For example, God commanded the people of Israel to spoil the Egyptians. “But every woman shall borrow of her neighbor, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put them upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians” (Exod. 3:22). God promised to bless the people of Israel above all the nations of the earth (Deut. 28:28). Not only were the people of Israel to be holy unto God, but they would also be a prosperous people. After capturing the two kings of Midian, Gideon questions them about the people that they killed in Tabor. The scripture records, “Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom y...