Kingdom of Heaven

[JosephM]

Im probably going to get flamed for posting here lol but I wanted to answer this question as I see it.

the poor in spirit are the sad and depressed and hopeless.. its that type that turns to the Lord so readily.

The kingdom of God is within us. When one is born of the Spirit or born again they become spiritual beings and become co-heirs with Christ of that kingdom.

I see the meaning of the poor in spirit differently since I find the original language had no punctuation. I read Matthew as "Blessed are the poor, in spirit theirs is the kingdom of God" This makes much more sense to me and is in line with other quotes. Putting a comma after poor to me gives a more accurate translation. Just a view to consider.

Love in Christ,
JM

 

[lunamoth]

I see the meaning of the poor in spirit differently since I find the original language had no punctuation. I read Matthew as "Blessed are the poor, in spirit theirs is the kingdom of God" This makes much more sense to me and is in line with other quotes. Putting a comma after poor to me gives a more accurate translation. Just a view to consider.

Love in Christ,
JM

Actually I think you are both right.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

17 My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart
you, God, will not despise.

Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

6 "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:
to loose the chains of injustice
and untie the cords of the yoke,
to set the oppressed free
and break every yoke?

7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry
and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—
when you see the naked, to clothe them,
and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

It seems God is on the side of the broken and the poor.

 

[Faithfulservant]

an accurate translation is Happy are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven..

3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.

 

[mee]

an accurate translation is Happy are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven..

3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.

i like matthew 5;5 because most christians will inherit the earth, and they are a great crowd, revelation 7;9-10 and they will be mild-tempered.
(Titus 3:2) to speak injuriously of no one, not to be belligerent, to be reasonable, exhibiting all mildness toward all men.

But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth,​

And they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.psalm 37;11

 

[17th Angel]

Can we exist now in the Kingdom of Heaven while we live?

Life is what you make of it. So indeed this can be your heaven now while you live and breath, it can also be your hell... Make the best of it.

Rev 21:3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Not 100% sure to be honest why I wanted to post these verses.... But I felt I should... *shrugs*

 

[mee]

Life is what you make of it. So indeed this can be your heaven now while you live and breath, it can also be your hell... Make the best of it.

Rev 21:3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Not 100% sure to be honest why I wanted to post these verses.... But I felt I should... *shrugs*

now that is something to look foreward too , death will be no more , the former things will have passed away. great things will be acomplished through Gods kingdom with Jesus as king , great things for the earth , and then he will hand the kingdom back to his father Jehovah ,as 1 corinthians 15;24-28 tells us

 

[17th Angel]

now that is something to look foreward too , death will be no more , the former things will have passed away. great things will be acomplished through Gods kingdom with Jesus as king , great things for the earth , and then he will hand the kingdom back to his father Jehovah ,as 1 corinthians 15;24-28 tells us

ok.

 

[mee]

under kingdom rule,lasting peace will prevail earth wide.
They will not do any harm or cause any ruin in all my holy mountain; because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters are covering the very sea. isaiah 11;9............. nice ........ knowledge of Jehovah works wonders when it is put into practice.
(Revelation 7:9) After these things I saw, and, look! a great crowd, which no man was able to number, out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes; and there were palm branches in their hands............. when people are taught by Jehovah and his son Jesus christ peace is what they are taught.
(Isaiah 2:4) And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore..... nice
(Matthew 26:52) Then Jesus said to him: "Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword.