The Kingdom of God is like “the earth produces by itself.” The Kingdom of God is first of all in the hands of God. We see churches developing techniques, campaigns, etc. that have tremendous success in impacting the world and drawing people into the Kingdom. Other churches see the success and copy what the first church did. (The first church may even market what they did as THE Kingdom builder. There may be a book and seminars.)
However, techniques, method and campaigns do not build the Kingdom. The Kingdom is built as truth and grace are applied to people’s hearts. And it is only God who is stronger than a person’s heart. (And he does not force someone to choose to follow him.) So, it is God who builds his Kingdom.
However, techniques, method and campaigns do not build the Kingdom. The Kingdom is built as truth and grace are applied to people’s hearts. And it is only God who is stronger than a person’s heart. (And he does not force someone to choose to follow him.) So, it is God who builds his Kingdom.
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