Hmmm, I have argued against the 2 Kingdom view made popular by Meredith Kline which is most objected to due its "Republication of the 'Covenant of Works'" whereby works gain God's favor and blessing(s). That there are two distinct "kingdoms" cannot be denied; the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of the Devil on this world. The Kingdom of God exists on this earth which is expressed visibly in the Church Visible and invisibly as Christ rules from heaven to bring all things to its fullness and culmination when Christ returns and then the Judgment. God restrains the works of the Evil One and all who are enemies of God so that the Church may continue in its task to call out from this world whose whom God has predestined to be saved in Christ. And doubtless, God's providence restrains much wickedness of men so that true believers and even unbelievers can live a relatively peaceful life. Of course, the philanthropy of God toward all men, even the reprobate will be used against them in judgment for their obstinance and rebellion of God.

Thus, your copy/pasting some quips and key words with a wide brush are irrelevant to what I believe and have stated as much many times here and also in many of the articles and sermons I have chosen to put on The Highway website. smile


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