The Kingdom of God and the Work of Christ

The Kingdom of God and the Work of Christ examines the meaning of the kingdom of God in the four Gospels and its relationship to the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Dr. Brandon D. Crowe approaches this study by grounding Jesus’ kingdom teaching in its Old Testament context, tracing the theme from the Davidic covenant and the Psalms through the prophets and into the Gospel narratives. Crowe argues that the kingdom concept, though central to Jesus’ message, is often only vaguely understood by readers who encounter the phrase without attending to its scriptural background. The book addresses this gap by explaining Gospel texts in light of their Old Testament roots.

Organized across sixteen chapters, the book covers the arrival of the true King, the gospel of the kingdom, the timing and signs of the kingdom, the clash between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan, the parables, kingdom ethics, the reversal of worldly standards, the people of the kingdom, and the death and resurrection of Jesus as the foundation of His everlasting reign. Each chapter concludes with practical points for Christian living. Crowe distinguishes between the church and the kingdom while affirming their close relationship, and he addresses the inaugurated and future dimensions of the kingdom as they shape faithful discipleship in the present age.

Key Themes

• The Old Testament background as the context for understanding Jesus’ kingdom teaching
• The inseparable connection between the gospel message and the kingdom of God
• The inaugurated and future dimensions of the kingdom
• The distinction and relationship between the church and the kingdom
• The death and resurrection of Jesus as the basis of His eternal reign

Featured Quotes

“To understand the gospel rightly means that we must understand the kingdom rightly; Jesus preaches the gospel of the kingdom.”

“The kingdom of God is not to be identified with any earthly institution, nation, political movement, or noble cause. It is grossly mistaken to usurp the kingdom as though we could use it for our own ends. The kingdom of God is transcendent.”