John 3:1-21 Summary

The kingdom of God is the prophesied earthly kingdom in which Jesus will reign for a thousand years (2 Sam. 7:12-16; Ps. 89:34-36; Luke 1:31-35; cf. Matt. 6:9-10; 19:28; 20:21; 25:31; Acts 1:6; Rev. 20:1-6).  Christ’s earthly kingdom will become the eternal kingdom (1 Cor. 15:24-25).  Both believing Jews and Gentiles will share in that kingdom.  There is a sense in which Christ is already ruling now from heaven, and His kingdom includes all humanity, both saved and unsaved (Matt. 13:36-43; Acts 26:18; Col. 1:13-14), and after His physical return to earth in the future (Rev. 19:11-21), He will remove all unbelievers and rule on the throne of David in Israel (2 Sam. 7:12-16; Ps. 89:34-36; Luke 1:31-35; Rev. 20:1-6).