Playlist: basileia (#G932) (topic)
Dominion and Leaven (Part One)
Sermonette byThe Greek word for kingdom, *basileia* (G932), fundamentally means dominion. It is used in various ways to describe different aspects of God's rule. One usage of *basileia* is future-oriented, representing the hope of true Christians that Jesus Christ will return to rule over the earth, resurrecting or changing His saints to …
The Kingdom of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Greek word *basileia* (G932), used in the New Testament for "kingdom," carries a complex meaning that confounds scholars due to its varied and seemingly contradictory usages. Primarily, *basileia* is an abstract noun, representing an idea or concept rather than a concrete place. It signifies rule, reign, royal power, or …
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 2): Leaven
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Greek word *basileia* (G932), commonly translated as "kingdom," carries profound significance in Jesus' teachings. He often spoke of the Kingdom of Heaven in a present tense form, indicating that a form of the Kingdom of God exists right now. This present reality contrasts with the future establishment of His Father's …
The Parable of the Leaven, Expanded
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the parables of Matthew 13, Jesus frequently uses the term 'kingdom of heaven,' beginning many of His teachings with the phrase, "The kingdom of heaven is like..." This phrase is central to understanding His message in these parables, including the Parable of the Sower, the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, the Parable of …
Jesus on His Second Coming
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Greek term *basileia* (G932), often translated as "Kingdom," carries a wide range of meanings, from the literal domain of a king to the abstract concept of sovereignty or royal power. In the context of Jesus Christ's teachings, it signifies the Kingdom of God, which He proclaimed as central to His ministry. During His first …