The Kingdom of Heaven is Like....

Our connection to the early Church is clearly evident in our interpretation of the Bible. Why is the Orthodox method of biblical interpretation so important? Why does it work, and how does it work? We will compare Chrysostom and Augustine as bishops and biblical interpreters. 

Many methods of modern biblical interpretation have distorted the Bible, and this trend has only worsened. How did these perspectives gain a foothold in universities and society? How has Orthodoxy preserved the correct interpretation of the Bible from the early Church? 

The modern era has led to advancements in biblical studies, but also to numerous controversies resulting from modern biblical criticism. What is "biblical criticism" and does it have any benefits? How does the Orthodox Church understand the Bible and its interpretation? 

Despite all man’s attempts to build earthly kingdoms, God is establishing his kingdom as the gospel goes forward throughout the world today. And he has promised to consummate this work when Jesus, the world’s true King, returns in all his glory. Amazingly, God uses us in his king ... Show More

Pastor Julie Kahwagi shares from Isaiah 9:6-7 on the certainty of our hope that Jesus is coming in his kingdom to rule on earth in justice and righteousness, unlike every other kingdom that we have ever witnessed in the history of mankind. تشارك القس جولي قهوجي من اشيعاء ٩: ٦-٧ ع ... Show More

Jesus tells parables about the kingdom. 

To Birth Encounters That Lead to Genuine Repentance and Salvation. Equip Believers with the Revelation required to live a Kingdom Driven, Purposeful, Victorious and Effective Christian Life. To Help God's people to Experience the Liberating Power of the Holy Spirit. To Streng ... Show More

Jesus teaches about the coming kingdom. 

Fr. Mike explores Jesus’ mission of establishing the kingdom of God on earth, and who belongs in the kingdom of Heaven: all people. We see how Jesus identifies himself with the poor, lowly, and those who the world says are not important. If we do not welcome them, we cannot enter ... Show More

It's week 2 of our series KingDUMB! This week we learned the value of seeking the Kingdom and through a demonstration of ‘Hide and Seek’, we found out that it is NOT the same as looking. If you want the kingdom, God isn’t just going to give it to you, you have to search for it. T ... Show More

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven” - Matthew 5:3. What does it mean that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to the poor in spirit? In the beatitudes, Jesus subverts the wisdom of his our day with the wisdom of his kingdom. Listen in as Michael Horton ... Show More