In this message, Pastor Sarah Chingtok Ishaku expands on the concept of the Gospel of the Kingdom, asserting that it is a broader, more wholistic picture of God's heart and plan than simply the Gospel of Christ (which focuses on salvation and the death of Christ).
The Kingdom Defined: The core idea is that every kingdom consists of a king and his domain—a jurisdiction of authority. Scriptural references like Genesis 10:10 (first mention of "kingdom") and Matthew 3:2 and 4:16-17 are used to establish its biblical importance.
Completeness of the Gospel: Pastor Ishaku emphasizes that the death of Christ is the initiating point but that any message that excludes the Kingdom is incomplete. John the Baptist was a forerunner of the message of the Kingdom, which aims at "bringing many sons to glory."
Repentance and Transformation: The phrase "The Kingdom is at hand" signifies that we now have access to the Kingdom's mindset and understanding. To repent means to change your mind and align your understanding with the wisdom the Kingdom presents. Without this mental shift, merely changing actions is temporary, and one will slip back into old ways.
Dominion and Lifestyle: Kingdom living involves a specific manner of living and royalty. Dominion is defined as influence and the super-imposition of the right kind of thinking and understanding in one's sphere of influence. The goal is for the kingdoms of this world to become the Kingdom of our God, birthed through transformation that comes by revelation.