33 Characteristics of the Kingdom 

The Kingdom of God is a common theme throughout the Bible, serving as the central message in both the Old and New Testaments. Venturing into the characteristics of the kingdom is essential for a deeper understanding of Scripture, as it explains the nature of God’s rule and discloses His divine plan for humanity—to extend His heavenly kingdom to earth, where humans are called to rule and have dominion. Now, let’s explore the key characteristics that define the kingdom.

1. God is King (Psalms 47:7). 
2. God has a kingdom, known as the kingdom of God, where He reigns over everything (Luke 4:43, Psalms 22:28). 
3. God’s kingdom is often referred to as the kingdom of heaven—the location where God reigns (Matthew 13:31, Psalms 103:19). 
4. The kingdom of God is not confined to a physical location but is an invisible spiritual realm (Luke 17:20-21, John 18:36, ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭4‬:‭18).  
5. The kingdom is the main subject throughout the Bible (2 Samuel 7:16, Matthew 3:1-2, Luke 12:32, Revelation 5:10). 
6. God made humans to rule and have dominion over His kingdom (Genesis 1:26, ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭8‬:‭6‬-‭8, Psalm 115:16). 
7. God, who is Spirit, became human in the form of Jesus—the eternal king (John 4:24, John 10:30, Colossians 2:9, Psalms 47:7-8). 
8. When humans allowed sin to enter the world it separated us from God and His kingdom (Genesis 3:23-24, Isaiah 59:2, Romans 5:12). 
9. Jesus is the Redeemer who gave us access to the kingdom again after our separation from God (1 Corinthians 15:21-22). 
10. Jesus’ first public message was about the kingdom (Matthew 4:17). 
11. The kingdom is the gospel (Matthew 4:23, Mark 1:15). 
12. Jesus’ purpose for coming to earth was to share the good news about the kingdom (Luke 4:43). 
13. The Holy Spirit, reigning in the hearts of believers, is how we access God’s heavenly kingdom comes to earth (John 14:26, Acts 1:8, Romans 14:17, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). 
14. The kingdom is eternal (Daniel 4:3, 1 Timothy 1:17). 
15. The kingdom is always expanding (Matthew 13:31-32). 
16. You must be born again to enter the kingdom (John 3:3, Acts 8:12). 
17. You must have childlike faith to enter the kingdom (Matthew 18:3-5, Luke 18:17). 
18. The kingdom is a realm of peace (Isaiah 26:3, John 14:27). 
19. The kingdom is inclusive, welcoming people from all nations and backgrounds (Galatians 3:28, Revelation 7:9). 
20. The kingdom provides healing and restoration (Jeremiah 30:17, Matthew 9:35).  
21. The kingdom’s morals and values are revealed through parables (Matthew 13:3-9, Luke 15:3-7).  
22. The kingdom acts as a government (Isaiah 9:6-7). 
23. The Bible is the kingdom’s constitution—laws for establishing a prosperous life (Joshua 1:8, Psalm 19:7-8). 
24. The kingdom represents power (Mark 9:1, 1 Corinthians 4:20). 
25. The prophets Daniel and Isaiah predicted the kingdom coming through Jesus (Isaiah 9:6-7, Daniel 7:13-14). 
26. The kingdom is more important than food, drink, and clothing (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭31‬-‭33‬). 
27. The Holy Spirit provides unseen guidance and wisdom for bringing the kingdom’s culture, morals, and values to life on earth (John 14:26, Colossians 1:9-10). 
28. In the kingdom, we have power and authority over Satan and his evil forces (Luke 10:19, Ephesians 6:11). 
29. Casting out demons and healing the sick are powers we have access to in the kingdom (Acts 5:16). 
30. The kingdom will endure through all generations (Psalm 145:13). 
31. Instead of waiting to go to heaven, God wants us to pray that His kingdom comes to earth (Matthew 6:9-10, Revelation 11:15)
32. It pleases God for us to have the kingdom (Luke 12:32).
33. Believers are made priests in the kingdom (Revelation 5:10).