The Kingdom of God by Nicholas Perrin explores the contours of the kingdom by answer the important 'what,' 'who,' and 'how' questions. This comprehensive study brings together careful exegesis of the Old and New Testaments with thoughtful attention to how the kingdom-ethic applies to God's subjects today.

What does the Bible say about God's Kingdom and what Kingdom living looks like? In the last hundred and fifty years the concept of the kingdom of God has emerged as one of the most important topics in theology, New Testament studies, and the life of the church. In The Kingdom of God, Nicholas Perrin explores this dominant biblical metaphor, one that is paradoxically the meta-center and the mystery in Jesus' proclamation. After survey interpretations by figures from Ritschl to N. T. Wright, Perrin examines questions such as: What exactly is the kingdom of God? What do different Christian traditions mean when they talk about "the Kingdom"? How should we interpret Jesus' teachings about the Kingdom? What does it mean for the people of God and what does it mean for how they live in the world? Perrin contends that the kingdom is inaugurated in Jesus' earthly ministry, but its final development awaits later events in history. In between the times, however, the people of God are called to participate in the reign of God by living out the distinctly kingdom-ethic through hope, forgiveness, love, and prayer. ____________ Part of the Biblical Theology for Life series, this practical and robust book will help you ground your understanding of the Kingdom of God on the solid foundation of biblical exegesis and reflection.

Avoiding both oversimplification and hyper-technicality, Perrin addresses a wide sweep of questions and issues regarding Jesus's central message . . . and continuing mission, through the church and beyond. "The work of understanding the kingdom of God is a holy obligation," the author writes, and this volume furnishes essential resources. Informed by discussion across the sweep of Christian tradition (and sometimes secular punditry), Perrin effectively marshals his Gospels expertise to produce an incisive study of a controversial topic. I believe the ways he maps challenges and arrives at proposals will not only enhance understanding but also deepen Christians' daily petition to the Father: "Your kingdom come."