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This generation standing here (Mat 16:28)
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There is no doubt about the fact that Jesus was referencing the people standing before Him at that very moment. He is saying, some of you standing here will not die before you see my kingdom established here on earth. However, contrary to popular opinion, He is NOT referencing the second coming, but the culminating events of the first coming: the resurrection and the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. Jesus calls kingdom of God that He establishes with His death and resurrection "my kingdom." In other words, Jesus' kingdom made salvation available to all of mankind, started the age of grace, and began the church. Jesus does NOT call the second coming "my kingdom," but rather, "My Father's kingdom."
BOTH kingdoms are also called "the Kingdom of God" and "the Kingdom of Heaven." So the first "Kingdom of God" is Jesus' Kingdom, and we are living in that one right now. References to the Kingdom of God that are clearly about a believer being in a state of salvation, or about where a saved person goes after death are references to Jesus' Kingdom. The second "Kingdom of God" is the Father's Kingdom, and that one will be established at the second coming. References to the Kingdom of God were sin will be completely wiped out and the wicked judged is the Father's Kingdom. Jesus' Kingdom does not END when the Father's Kingdom starts, it continues on forever (since salvation is eternal). Furthermore, the Father grants His kingdom to Jesus and places Him on the throne of David in His Kingdom, so you could say that Jesus rules BOTH kingdoms (or both eventually become His kingdom). Let me know if you have more questions. Grace and peace to you, Rhomphaia
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