Kingdom of God

"(Matt. 6:33; Mark 1:14, 15; Luke 4:43) = "kingdom of Christ" "(Matt. 13:41; 20:21) = "kingdom of Christ and of God" (Eph. 5:5)" "= "kingdom of David" (Mark 11:10) = "the kingdom" (Matt. 8:12;" "13:19) = "kingdom of heaven" (Matt. 3:2; 4:17; 13:41), all" "denote the same thing under different aspects, viz.: (1)" "Christ's mediatorial authority, or his rule on the earth; (2)" the blessings and advantages of all kinds that flow from this "rule; (3) the subjects of this kingdom taken collectively, or" the Church.