Living for the Kingdom: Eternal Significance as Motivation for the Christian Life
Overview
Do humans possess free will? Will there be possession in the Kingdom? Is Christ’s atonement limited? Unpack the mysteries of Christ’s Kingdom with Living for the Kingdom. This dissertation, originally written by author Kenneth Quick in his pursuit of a Doctor of Ministry degree, seeks to answer the numerous questions regarding the future Kingdom. Quick approaches difficult Scripture passages, attempts to clear up theological conundrums, and illustrates the future Christian experience in the Kingdom. He also analyzes Calvinist and Arminian end times theology.
Perfect for pastors, teachers, and laypeople seeking scriptural answers to end times topics, Living for the Kingdom provides sound, biblical insight and scholarship. All Scripture passages link to your favorite Bible translation in your library. You can perform powerful searches by topic and find what other authors, pastors, and theologians have to say, making this collection ideal for studying eschatology.
- Unravels the mysteries of Christ’s Kingdom
- Analyzes oft-debated eschatological views
- Challenges readers to live with a heavenward focus
- Includes endnotes, a bibliography, and an Index to New Testament Eternal Significance Passages
- Foundations for the Doctrine of Eternal Significance
- Rethinking Eternity Security
- Rethinking Eternal Insecurity
- Security and Significance: A Third Option
- Sovereignty and Responsibility
- The Beginning Experiences of the Doctrine of Eternal Significance
- God’s Quality Control: The Judgment Seat of Christ
- The Experience of the Judgment Seat
- The Birthright of the Believer
- Being Written Out of God’s Will
- The Right of the Firstborn
- Eternal Significance as It Relates to Positions in the Kingdom
- The Hierarchy of the Kingdom
- Good Seats Are Available
- Called to Be Kings
- Pillars in the Temple of God
- Eternal Significance as It Relates to Possessions in the Kingdom
- The Location of the Heart
- More than a “Well Done”
- Crowned with Many Crowns
- After a Fashion: Clothing in the Kingdom as a Mark of Eternal Significance
- True Body Building: Eternal Significance and the Resurrection Body
- Eternal Significance and Special Privileges in the Kingdom
- Invited to the Wedding
- The Sabbath Rest for the People of God
Top Highlights
“believer’s salvation is secure eternally, but that his significance eternally is not secure” (Page 29)
“Whereas Security says, ‘I am accepted for who I am no matter what I do.’ Significance says, ‘What I do is both of value and fulfilling, and is recognized and rewarded as such.’” (Page 28)
“‘reward’ is a very weak term to describe the overall impact on our future that faithful, hard-working, sacrificial, enduring discipleship brings.” (Page 4)
“There is also the need for a believer to present before God a life which has been significant for Him and His kingdom.” (Page 28)
“n our culture, seeking reward is almost always seen as mercenary, and therefore somewhat ‘ugly’ in nature.” (Page 4)
- Title: Living for the Kingdom: Eternal Significance as Motivation for the Christian Life
- Author: Kenneth Quick
- Publisher: Kenneth Quick
- Publication Date: 2012
- Pages: 247
Reviews
1 rating
Philip Jay
11/22/2012
Reading this book will give you a fresh perspective on serving now and serving in the kingdom. "Works" matter and for good reason. I expect these topics will find their place in Seminary classrooms with the help of this book.
