The Kingdom of God and the Work of Christ

“Far too often, we parrot biblical words without really knowing what they mean. Dr. Crowe has given the church an excellent summary of what the Gospels mean by the phrase ‘kingdom of God,' but he has also given us more—a practical handbook to understand how to read the Gospels well, seeing their central point, Jesus Christ and His kingdom. Highly recommended for both church leaders and laity who want to know the Gospels more deeply.”

“The Gospels sum up Jesus‘ preaching: ‘The kingdom of God has drawn near. Repent, and believe the good news.‘ The coming of God‘s kingdom was the heart of Jesus‘ message, and it was the purpose of His mission. God‘s eternal Son entered human history as the messianic Son, the royal Rescuer promised to Israel and the hope of salvation for all peoples. Exploring both the Gospels and the whole New Testament (with its Old Testament backstory), The Kingdom of God and the Work of Christ traces the tapestry that interweaves the kingdom‘s paradoxical power with the King‘s identity and redemptive achievement. This study is clear, concise, and comprehensive—a challenging blend to achieve for so rich a theme! Moreover, it is convicting: each chapter concludes with ‘practical takeaways‘ that challenge us to trust humbly and submit eagerly to the King who has come and who reigns today at God‘s right hand.”

“The gospel of the kingdom of God stands at the center of the Scriptures and at the heart of the Christian faith. This gospel is, however, often misunderstood. In The Kingdom of God and the Work of Christ, Brandon Crowe provides a sure guide to this crucial topic. He shows from the four Gospels that God's saving kingdom was promised in the Old Testament, was inaugurated by Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, and will reach its consummation when Jesus returns. In God's kingdom, sinners find forgiveness, enemies become citizens, God's people find fullness of life, and God Himself is glorified. This is good news indeed! Whether you are new to the topic, or coming to it again afresh, you will find here treasure both new and old (Matt. 13:52).”