2816. In the New Testament, the word basileia can be translated by “kingship” (abstract noun), “kingdom” (concrete noun) or “reign” (action noun). the Kingdom of God lies ahead of us. It is brought near in the Word incarnate, it is proclaimed throughout the whole Gospel, and it has come in Christ’s death and Resurrection. the Kingdom of God has been coming since the Last Supper and, in the Eucharist, it is in our midst. the kingdom will come in glory when Christ hands it over to his Father:
It may even be . . . that the Kingdom of God means Christ himself, whom we daily desire to come, and whose coming we wish to be manifested quickly to us. For as he is our resurrection, since in him we rise, so he can also be understood as the Kingdom of God, for in him we shall reign.86
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
396. When does one commit a venial sin?
157. Who is the Head of this body?
300. What is interior penance?
425. What is the relationship between grace and human freedom?
429. How does the Church nourish the moral life of a Christian?
526. What relationship exists between truth, beauty and sacred art?
555. When is thanksgiving given to God?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the image of the river of life in Ezekiel (Ezekiel 47) represent?
What does the Bible say about divine justice in Deuteronomy 32:4?
What is the relationship between love and obedience according to the Bible?
Love and friendship: the importance of relationships in life (Ecc 4:9-12)
How important is courage and boldness according to Proverbs 28:1?
What does the Bible say about the wrath of God and how does it relate to the need for salvation?
