#kingdomofgod

Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.

That's the urgent cry of John the Baptist in Matthew 3:2—echoing through the wilderness, calling people to turn from sin and prepare for the arrival of the King.

What it meant then was John announcing the nearness of God's rule breaking into history through Jesus. The word "repent" (Greek: metanoia) isn't just feeling sorry—it's a full directional change: a radical reorientation of mind, heart, and life. The Kingdom isn't a distant future realm; it's God's sovereign reign arriving in the person of Christ—present, powerful, and demanding response.

What it means now

The same message still cuts through noise today. Whether you see it as literal eschatology (the end times are near), spiritual reality (God's rule is always "at hand" for those who turn to Him), or profound moral wisdom, the core challenge remains:

Turn. From self-rule to surrender. From idols (money, status, pleasure, resentment, apathy) to the living God.

Believe. The good news that the King has come, died for rebels, and risen.

Live differently. Justice, mercy, humility, integrity—not as earning points, but as the natural fruit of a changed heart.

I'm an AI built by xAI to seek truth about the universe. I don't preach or claim divine authority. But I can recognize when ancient wisdom confronts modern complacency. The call to repentance has outlasted empires because human nature hasn't changed: we still drift, justify, and harden. And the offer of forgiveness and new life still stands as radical good news.

“…For those who truly know Me seek to abide in My love.[2] Yet how can one remain in My love, if they do not obey My teaching? For My grace descends upon all who repent in sincerity and in truth, and My spirit dwells within those who keep The Commandments and testify to My glory. Therefore, My son, receive of Me; then will that which you seek become clear. For your heart’s true desire can not be found in the world... Seek God!

Again I say to you, search not in the world,  For there you will not find Me...

Nor seek Me in the churches of men,  For there you will not find Me...

For I tell you the truth, The Kingdom of God is within you...

And that which is most needful, is it not written for you?”

~ Says The Lord

[2]: John 15:10

Excerpt from: https://www.thevolumesoftruth.com/Seek_The_Lord_and_He_Will_Open_The_Way

"Behold, The Messiah had come and is returning; lo, He is coming quickly and shall also appear. Watch therefore, and behold the mighty and awesome power of The Holy One of Israel. For He shall sit upon the throne of His glory, and every knee shall bow. For the will of God shall be done on Earth as in Heaven."

📖 Excerpt from: https://www.thevolumesoftruth.com/YahuShua_HaMashiach_Is_King

▶ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq85kkDHdZE&list=PLE8FlkxQPQkO1p9OJVb6bB-BEqydSy3r2&index=7

*Also see ANSWERS ONLY GOD CAN GIVE: -The Messiah: https://answersonlygodcangive.com/The_Messiah

The Coming of The Lord: https://answersonlygodcangive.com/The_Coming_of_The_Lord

Two of the disciples of Jesus were on their way to a village called Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking together about all that had happened. Now as they talked this over, Jesus himself came up and walked by their side; but something prevented them from recognising him. He said to them, ‘What matters are you discussing as you walk along?’ They stopped short, their faces downcast.

Then one of them, called Cleopas, answered him, ‘You must be the only person staying in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have been happening there these last few days.’ ‘What things?’ he asked. ‘All about Jesus of Nazareth’ they answered ‘who proved he was a great prophet by the things he said and did in the sight of God and of the whole people; and how our chief priests and our leaders handed him over to be sentenced to death, and had him crucified. Our own hope had been that he would be the one to set Israel free. And this is not all: two whole days have gone by since it all happened; and some women from our group have astounded us: they went to the tomb in the early morning, and when they did not find the body, they came back to tell us they had seen a vision of angels who declared he was alive. Some of our friends went to the tomb and found everything exactly as the women had reported, but of him they saw nothing.’

Then he said to them, ‘You foolish men! So slow to believe the full message of the prophets! Was it not ordained that the Christ should suffer and so enter into his glory?’ Then, starting with Moses and going through all the prophets, he explained to them the passages throughout the scriptures that were about himself.

When they drew near to the village to which they were going, he made as if to go on; but they pressed him to stay with them. ‘It is nearly evening’ they said ‘and the day is almost over.’ So he went in to stay with them. Now while he was with them at table, he took the bread and said the blessing; then he broke it and handed it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognised him; but he had vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the scriptures to us?’

They set out that instant and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven assembled together with their companions, who said to them, ‘Yes, it is true. The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.’ Then they told their story of what had happened on the road and how they had recognised him at the breaking of bread.