The Kingdom of Heaven: Its Significance and Scope
Overview
This small but impactful volume from Reformed scholar A. W. Pink discusses the enigmatic phrase “kingdom of heaven.” Pink argues that—similarly to “under the sun” in Ecclesiastes and “truly, truly” in John—“the kingdom of heaven” is a key to unlocking themes in Matthew and the other Synoptic Gospels.
Top Highlights
“When, therefore, the Baptist announced the ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ as ‘at hand’ he had no regard to a Heavenly Kingdom, that is a Kingdom the territory of of which was in Heaven, but, instead, he referred to a Kingdom which was to be set up on earth, but which should be governed from Heaven. In other words, this expression, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven,’ as used by John and our Lord (at the beginning of His ministry) was the exact equivalent of the Old Testament phrase, ‘The heavens do rule’ (see Dan. 4:26).” (Page 5)
“why, in short, in this dispensation the Church has superseded the Israelitish theocracy.” (Page 2)
“The preaching of John the Baptist failed to bring about the Nation’s ‘repentance” (Page 7)
“The Kingdom of God, as administered in Israel of old, whether in the immediate theocracy or by Saul, or David and his sons, was not the ‘Kingdom of Heaven,’” (Page 4)
“confirm the promises made unto the fathers, and that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy’” (Page 1)
- Title: The Kingdom of Heaven: Its Significance and Scope
- Author: Arthur Walkington Pink
- Publisher: “Our Hope” Publication Office
- Print Publication Date: n.d.
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:modern
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Matthew › Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Resource ID: LLS:KNGDMPINK
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-23T22:44:23Z
A. W. Pink (1886–1952) pastored churches in the United States and Australia for most of his working life. At the age of 24, Pink experienced an evangelical conversion and crossed the Atlantic from Great Britain to study at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. But after only six weeks, he left to take up a pastoral ministry during which he found his way to a strictly Calvinistic position in theology.
In 1922, Pink produced a monthly magazine entitled Studies in the Scriptures which circulated among English-speaking Christians worldwide. Pink devoted his life to the study and exposition of the Scriptures and became the author, also under the name Arthur Walkington Pink, of numerous books which the Banner of Truth Trust began publishing after Pink’s death.
Articles, books, tracts, and pamphlets, including the notable Exposition of Hebrews and The Nature of God, can be found in the A. W. Pink Collection (40 vols.). Also available from Logos are The Godhood of God, Why Four Gospels?, The Divine Inspiration of the Bible, and The Law and the Saint.