The message of the Bible is about a King, a Kingdom, and His royal offspring. Every one of the 7 billion people on planet earth is seeking the Kingdom of God, which is their ultimate fulfillment. Every religion and activity of mankind is man’s attempt to find the Kingdom. It is the pearl that out-values all pearls, and the only treasure that is worth all the other treasures of life, The Kingdom is life itself. Therefore it is imperative, crucial, and necessary that we all understand the concepts of kingdoms so that we can better appreciate the good news brought to earth by our Lord and Creator.All true kingdoms contain the same characteristics and compo-nents. Here are concepts and principles of kingdoms that you should know and become familiar with. Study and apply them to the message of the Kingdom of God and heaven taught by the King Himself, Jesus Christ, in order to fully understand your purpose, potential, power, and position in life.
1. The Kingdom Principle of Kings:
The king is the central component of a kingdom and embodies the essence of the kingdom. The king is the ultimate source of authority in the kingdom and through this authority establishes the kingdom. The sovereignty of the king is inherent in his royal authority. Here are some unique qualities about a king:
• A king personally owns everything in his domain;
• A decree of the king is unchanging;
• The king chooses who will be a citizen of his kingdom;
• The king embodies the government of his kingdom;
• The presence of the king is the presence of his entire kingdom authority;
• The king measures his wealth by the wealth of his property;
• The home of the king expresses his nature; and,
• The name of the king is the essence of his power.
Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants (Matt. 18:23).
Say to the Daughter of Zion, “See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey” (Matt. 21:5).
The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son (Matt. 22:2).
“You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in saying Jam a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to Me"
(John 18:37).
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen(1 Tim, 1:17).
They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers (Rev. 17:14).
2. The Kingdom Lordship Principle:
All true kings must have property or a domain over which they exercise rulership of dominion, Therefore, all true kings are personally legal owners of property, territory, or their domain. Another word for owner is “lord.” All true kings are automatically lords, Kings own all that is in their domain. Kings rule or command whatever is in their property or domain. Kings have absolute authority and control over their property. The king’s wealth is measured by the wealth of his property. Kings can give their property to anyone they wish.
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;for He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters
(Ps. 24:1-3).
How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth!
(Ps. 47:2)
That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Rom. 10:9-10).
...and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Phil. 2:11).
3. The Kingdom Domain Principle:
The domain of a king is the territory over which he exercises authority, control, and dominion. The king owns his domain and can expand or extend it by the power of his might. The wealth of the domain determines the king’s glory. When the king impacts the domain with his influence it is called his “kingdom” (king-dom-ain). The king can delegate authority to others to share in the governing and administration of his domain.
His dominion is an eternal dominion; His kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as He pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth, No one can hold back His hand or say to Him:
“What have you done?” (Dan. 4:34-35)
4. The Kingdom Constitution Principle:
The constitution of the kingdom is the documented will, intent, desires, and purposes of the king for his citizens and kingdom.
Since a king’s word is supreme, who can say to him, “What are you doing?” Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure (Eccles, 8:4-5).
I delight in Your decrees; I will not neglect Your word (Ps. 119:16).
Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations; You established the earth, and it endures. Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve You. If Your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have preserved my life (Ps. 119:89-93).
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matt. 4:4).
5. The Kingdom Law Principle:
The law of the kingdom is the proclaimed word, decrees, and edicts of the king, and these laws determine the standards and precepts by which the kingdom is to be governed.
And if we are careful to obey all this law before the Lord our God, as He has commanded us, that will be our righteousness (Deut.6:25).
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the
Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the
Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes (Ps. 19:7-8).
The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold (Ps. 119:72).
I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished (Matt. 5:18).
6. The Kingdom Keys Principle:
The keys of the kingdom are the principles, precepts, laws, and systems by which the kingdom functions. The keys must be learned and applied by the citizens in order to appropriate the benefits and privileges of the kingdom.
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven (Matt. 16:19).
7. The Kingdom Citizenship Principle:
Citizenship in a kingdom is not a right but a privilege, and it is at the pleasure of the king himself. Citizens are chosen by the king and are beneficiaries of the king’s pleasure and promises.
But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables Him to bring everything under His control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like His glorious body (Phil. 3:20-21).
Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is from another place” (John 18:36).
But He continued, “You are from below; I am from above, You are of this world; I am not of this world (John 8:23).
They are not of the world, even as I am not of it (John 17:16).
8. The Kingdom Royal Privilege Principle:
Royal privileges of the kingdom are the benefits the king affords his citizens. They serve as a security for being in good standing with the king.
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow (Matt. 6:33-34a).
And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:19).
9. The Kingdom Code of Ethics Principle:
This is the standard of conduct established by the king for the behavior and social relationships of his citizens. This is also the expectation of the king regarding the values and moral standards the citizens must adhere to. The code of ethics becomes the foundation of the kingdom culture and manifests itself in the lifestyle of the citizens.
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God(1 Cor.6:9-11).
10. The Kingdom Commonwealth Principle:
All kingdoms function on the principle of a commonwealth. Commonwealth is the king’s commitment to see that all of his citizens have equal access to the wealth and resources of the kingdom. This is important to the king because the quality of life of the citizens of a kingdom reflects the glory and reputation of the king. When the welfare of the king’s citizens is excellent, then the king’s reputation among other kings is honorable. Kingdoms provide for all the needs of their citizens; and the king is personally committed to and involved in the welfare of his citizens.
So do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them, But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (Matt 6:31-33).
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless (Ps. 84:11).
11. The Kingdom Culture Principle:
This is the lifestyle and way of life for the citizens manifested in their language, dress, eating habits, values, morals, and sense of self-worth and self-concept.
My prayer is not that You take them out of the world but that You protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I have sent them into the world. For them I sanctify Myself, that they too may be truly sanctified (John 17:15-19).
12. The Kingdom Economy Principle:
All kingdoms operate on a system that secures and sustains the strength and viability of the kingdom. The system involves the kingdom government’s providing opportunity for the citizens to participate in the benefits program of the kingdom’s prosperity through contributing to the work ethic and culture of the kingdom. The kingdom economy usually involves a taxation system, investment opportunities, and creative development programs for the citizens.
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you (Luke 6:38).
When Jesus heard this, He said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven, Then come, follow Me” (Luke 18:22).
13. The Kingdom Taxation Principle:
All kingdoms incorporate a taxation system, which allows its citizens to participate in the process of maintaining the kingdom infrastructure. The system allows the citizen to share in the kingdom’s common-wealth and return a set portion of the king’s resources back to the king. In essence, everything in a kingdom already belongs to the king, including the taxes required from the citizen, therefore taxation is simply the government’s allowing its resources to pass through the hands of the citizen.
Tell us then, what is Your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? (Matt. 22:17)
Then He said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s” (Matt. 22:21b).
“In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse—the whole nation of you—because you are robbing Me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, Test Me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the flood-gates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not cast their fruit," says the Lord Almighty. “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land," says the Lord Almighty (Mal. 3:8b-12).
14. The Kingdom Army Principle:
All kingdoms incorporate an army of security components to protect and defend their territory and citizens.
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone (Ps. 91:11-12).
15. The Kingdom Delegated Authority Principle:
All kingdoms establish a representative system that delegates responsibility to appointed citizens to serve as envoys or ambassadors of the kingdom or state. Ambassadors personify and embody the king’s authority and the kingdom or state. Ambassadors are the property and responsibility of the state and thus do not concern themselves with their own personal needs. Their primary purpose is to represent the interest of their kingdom.
As You sent Me into the world, I have sent them into the world.For them I sanctify Myself, that they too may be truly sanctified (John 17:18-19).
A gain Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you." And with that He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit” (John 20:21-22).
16. The Kingdom Ambassador Principle:
An ambassador speaks for the kingdom and does not represent himself, only his kingdom. The ambassador is the kingdom’s agency for conveying its will, desires, and purposes in the territory to which he or she is assigned,
And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us
(2 Cor. 5:19b-20).
17. The Kingdom Education Principle:
All kingdoms establish a system and program for training and educating their citizens. The education system is designed to transfer, re-enforce, and inculcate the laws, values, morals, and manners of the king and the kingdom to succeeding generations and new citizens.
All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you (John 14:25-26).
If you love Me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever — the Spirit of truth (John 14:15-17a).
18. The Kingdom Administration Principle:
All kingdoms establish a system through which they administer their judgments and programs to the citizens. The administrative program is also designed to protect the right and privileges of the citizens and their access to the king’s favor.
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven (Matt. 5:16).
19. The Kingdom Principle of Glory:
The glory of the king is all and everything in the kingdom that represents and manifests the true nature of the king himself. The glory literally means “true essence or full weight."
Who among the gods is like You, 0 Lord? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? You stretched out Your right hand
(Exod. 15:11-12a).
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands (Ps. 19:1).
This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples (John 15:8).
20. The Kingdom Principle of Worship:
The worship of a king is the expression of the citizen’s gratitude and appreciation to the king for his favor, privileges, and security of being in his kingdom. Worship is also an indication of the perceived worth that the king is to the citizen. Worship always involves the offering of gifts to the king, indicating the citizen’s awareness that all things that he enjoys are at the pleasure of the king and the acknowledgment that it all belongs to the king. Worship also expresses one’s dependency on the king, which activates the king’s obligation to care for citizens who proclaim his name as their king.
Worship the Lord your God, and His blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you, and none will miscarry or be barren in your land. I will give you a full life span (Exod. 23:25-26).
Do not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God(Exod. 34:14).
Jesus said to him, ‘Away from Me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only” (Matt. 4:10).
21. The Kingdom Principle of Provision:
In all true kingdoms the king is obligated to provide for his citizens and thus he makes provisions at his own expense for their security and welfare.
I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be blessed (Ps. 37:25-26).
So do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or ” What shall we wear?” (Matt. 6:31).
22. The Kingdom Principle of Influence:
All kingdoms are committed to making the influence of the king and his will felt throughout the entire kingdom.
He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough” (Matt. 13:33).
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age Matt. 28:19-20).
23. The Kingdom Principle of Royal Favor:
Royal favor is the sovereign prerogative of the king to extend a personal law to a citizen that positions that citizen to receive special privileges and advantages that are personally protected by the king.
And the Lord said, "I will cause all My goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim My name, the Lord, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion
(Exod. 33:19).
24. The Kingdom Principle of Decree:
A royal decree is a declaration of a king that becomes law to all. It is sustained by the king’s personal commitment to bring the declaration or promise to pass.
Remember, O king, that according to the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or edict that the king issues can be changed Dan. 6:15).
I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished (Matt. 5:18).
25. The Kingdom Principle of Reputation:
The king’s reputation is important to the king and is the source of the glory of his name. A king’s reputation is created and sustained by the conditions of his citizens and his kingdom. Therefore kings act in ways that are favorable to their name’s sake.
For the sake of His great name the Lord will not reject His people, because the Lord was pleased to make you His own (1 Sam. 12:22).
For the sake of Your word and according to Your will, You have done this great thing and made it known to Your servant (2 Sam. 7:21).
26. The Kingdom Principle of Giving to a King:
Giving to a king activates the king’s obligation to demonstrate his glory and power to the giver and to prove that he is a greater king than all other kings. Giving to a king in his kingdom is the acknowledgment that all things belong to that king and the citizen is grateful. Because giving to a king is impossible (since all things already belong to the king), the act of giving benefits the citizen more than the king. Thus one should never come before a king empty-handed.
And she gave the king 120 talents of gold, large quantities of spices, and precious stones. Never again were so many spices brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon (1 Kings 10:10).
King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth. The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart, Year after year, everyone who came brought a gift—articles of silver and gold, robes, weapons and spices, and horses and mules (1 Kings 10:23-25).
From the above overview of kingdoms, one can see that a kingdom is more advantageous than a republic. Therefore it is more beneficial to be in a kingdom than a democracy or any other form of government.
I therefore challenge you to embrace and accept the invitation of the King, Jesus Christ, to come and renew your citizenship in the Kingdom of heaven by being born into the Kingdom of God through the reception of the Holy Spirit of the King, by accepting the provision of the redemptive work of the King Himself. This is your opportunity, not to join a religion or become a slave of rituals or traditions that have no practical meaning, but rather to migrate from the kingdom of darkness to the Kingdom of light and renew your heavenly immigration status on earth.
You were created to represent God and His heavenly government through your dominion over the territory of earth through the gift you possess. May you rediscover your true destiny through rediscovering your place in the Kingdom of God as His representative king-ruler over this colony called earth. You were born to be born-again. It is your choice and your destiny! Welcome home to your dominion, and acknowledge Him truly as King of the Kings and Lord of the lords.
Thy Kingdom come!
