Aspects
of Believers Living in the Divine Realm of God's Kingdom
Ephesians 1:7-8 "In Him we
have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon
us, in all wisdom and insight"
John 4:14 "The water that
I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life"
John 6:57 "Whoever feeds
on me, he also will live because of me"
Ephesians 3:17-19 "That
Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength
to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth
and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ"
1 Peter 1:8-9 "Though you have not seen him, you
love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe
in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory"
John 8:12 "I am the light
of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life"
John 4:23-24 "But the hour is coming, and is now
here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father
in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship
him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must
worship in spirit and truth"
Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about
anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will
guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus"
John 14:20 "In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you"
John 15:11 "These things I have spoken to you,
that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be
full"
John 15:12 "This is my
commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you"
Aspect |
Meaning |
Explanation |
Example |
Application |
Relevant Detailed Scriptures |
1. Receiving
fullness and grace |
Believers continuously receive abundant grace from God |
God's grace is
infinite,
and believers can continually receive it |
Believers experience God's provision and blessings in daily life |
Constantly give
thanks, recognizing that everything comes from God's grace |
John 1:16 "For from His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace" John 7:37-39 "If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever
believes in me, as the Scripture has said, 'Out
of his heart will flow rivers of living water'" Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.
And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith
in the Son of God" Philippians 1:21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain" John 15:9 "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in
my love" John 16:24 "Until now
you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will
receive, that your joy may be full" Ephesians 5:8-9 "For
at one time you were darkness, but now you are light
in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in
all that is good and right and true)" Romans 12:1 "I appeal
to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God,
to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God,
which is your spiritual worship" John 15:7 "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask
whatever you wish, and it will be done for you" Colossians 3:3 "For you have died, and your
life is hidden with Christ in God" John 13:34-35 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you
also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you
have love for one another" |
2. Obtaining
eternal life |
Believers receive eternal life, which flows like a spring |
The life God
gives to believers is vibrant, continuously nourishing and supplying |
Believers experience the supply of God's life in daily living |
Cultivate inner
life, allowing God's life to be manifested in daily life |
|
3. Living
because of Christ |
Believers' life originates from Christ and depends on Him |
Believers establish a life relationship with Christ, receiving
nourishment from Him |
Believers center their lives on Christ, relying on His power |
Daily draw near
to Christ, drawing life's strength from Him |
|
4. Abiding in
Christ's love |
Believers experience and continually abide in Christ's love |
Christ's love is the environment
and motivation for believers' lives |
Believers feel God's love even in difficulties |
Reflect on and
respond to God's love in daily life |
|
5. Experiencing
complete joy |
Believers find true joy in Christ |
This joy is
complete and not affected by external circumstances |
Believers maintain inner joy even in hardships |
Cultivate an
attitude of finding joy in God, unaffected by circumstances |
|
6. Walking in
truth and light |
Believers' lives reflect God's truth and light |
Believers' actions manifest God's nature and will |
Believers make choices in life according to biblical teachings |
Regularly
examine one's actions to see if they align with God's will |
|
7. Worshipping
in spirit and truth |
Believers worship God in spirit and truth |
True worship is not about external
forms but the heart |
Believers worship God in various ways in daily life |
Cultivate a
lifestyle of worship, not limited to specific occasions |
|
8. Communing
with God in prayer |
Believers maintain a close relationship with God through prayer |
Prayer is a
channel of communication with God and a means of receiving His promises |
Believers experience answered prayers in life |
Establish a
regular prayer life, learn to listen to God's voice |
|
9. Union with
God and Christ |
Believers establish an intimate relationship with God the Father and
Christ |
This relationship is one of mutual indwelling, indicating deep
union |
Believers experience the reality of God's presence in life |
Cultivate
sensitivity to God's presence, live out a life united with God |
|
10. Loving one
another |
Believers love others in imitation of Christ's love |
This love is
unconditional, reflecting God's nature |
Believers practice mutual love in fellowship |
Take initiative
to care for others and offer sacrificial love in daily life |
This table presents in
detail ten aspects of believers living in the divine
realm of God's kingdom. Each aspect includes its meaning, explanation,
examples, applications, and relevant detailed scriptures. This content can help
believers better understand and practice various
dimensions of living in God's kingdom.
*Please refer to the
International Training for Elders and Responsible Ones, October 2024 General
Subject: Living in the Reality of the Kingdom of God Message One: The Kingdom of God—The Realm of
the Divine Life and the Realm of the Divine Species
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