kingdom of god

• Concept central de la théologie chrétienne désignant le règne spirituel de Dieu sur les cœurs ou l'établissement futur de son gouvernement sur la Terre, souvent associé à la justice, à la paix et au salut.

A central concept in Christian theology referring to the spiritual realm where God reigns, or the future establishment of God's rule on Earth, often associated with righteousness, peace, and salvation.

1. Spiritual realmB2formal

   The spiritual domain where God's authority is recognized and his will is fulfilled, often associated with salvation and eternal life.

   royaume de Dieu

   • Jesus taught his followers to pray for the coming of the Kingdom of God.
   • The Kingdom of God is not a physical place but a state of being in harmony with God.
   • Many parables in the Bible describe the nature of the Kingdom of God.

2. Christian theological conceptC1formal

   A central theme in Christian theology referring to God's reign over all creation, both in the present and in the future.

   Royaume de Dieu

   • The Kingdom of God is a key concept in the teachings of Jesus.
   • Theologians debate whether the Kingdom of God is present now or will come in the future.
   • The early Christian church saw itself as a foretaste of the Kingdom of God.