This Gospel of the Kingdom
Bob Yandian
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.” (Matthew 24:14)
Will The Rapture Occur Only When The World Is Evangelized?
I believe the coming of Jesus for His Church is very soon. Based on world conditions compared to scriptures, I believe it won’t be long before Jesus returns for us, and the unbelieving world will enter seven years of the Tribulation. But there are many who challenge me on this thought based on our opening scripture which says the end will not come until all nations have heard the gospel. These Bible teachers and ministers refer to statistics telling us which nations and people groups have not been reached with the gospel and must be reached before Jesus can return and remove all believers.
My belief has always been that this verse refers to the tribulation. But, other than the contexts, I had no real definitive answer. The gospel will be preached in every nation of the world and then the end of the tribulation will come. If this verse is saying that Jesus cannot come back for His church until every nation has heard the gospel, it is the only verse that teaches it. No other verse teaches worldwide evangelism before Jesus comes to take believers to heaven.
If Matthew 24:14 is referring to the end of the Church Age coming when all nations are evangelized, then Paul was confused when he made statements thinking he himself would see the coming of Jesus for the Church (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17). He was just beginning to see the Gentile cities and nations evangelized and included himself in the number who would be taken, “we who are alive and remain, shall be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air” (1 Thessalonians 4:17).
The Key is The Title – “This Gospel of the Kingdom”
This title for Jesus’ message, “this gospel of the kingdom,” was used to introduce Jesus’ message in the beginning of His ministry. The gospel of the kingdom included salvation and healing to the Jewish people. The first mention of this gospel of the kingdom is:
“And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people” (Matthew 4:23).
“Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every sickness and every disease among the people” (Matthew 9:35).
“After John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand (very close)” (Mark 1:14-15).
What is the Kingdom?
Although the present kingdom is certainly found in the Church, this kingdom (Luke 17:21). Jesus was not referring to the church or the church age, but the millennial kingdom. Jesus will one day introduce His one-thousand-year reign over the earth. It will be introduced at the end of the Tribulation, at the second coming of Jesus, after the Battle of Armageddon and the judgment of the nations.
Then Jesus will remove Satan, fallen angels, demons, all unbelievers, and the curse on nature. The Church Age will have ended at the rapture and the seven years of the Tribulation will have ended the Jewish Age. The earth will enter the time of the Kingdom of God on earth.
What is the Gospel of the Kingdom?
The gospel of the kingdom anticipated the coming millennial kingdom. The one-thousand-year reign of Jesus on earth. The gospel of the kingdom was preached only to the Jews. “Jesus came to His own and His own did not receive Him” (John 1:11).
“I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel” (Matthew 15:24).
“Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. But rather go to the lost sheep of the house Israel” (Matthew 10:5).
The Gospel of the Kingdom is Only to be Preached during the Age of Israel
Daniel’s seventy weeks (490 years) stopped at the cross at 69 weeks (483 years) and has one final week to go (7 years of the Tribulation). The Church age has been inserted between Daniel’s sixty-ninth and seventieth week.
There is still seven years left of Jewish time (one week) and that will be the Tribulation, Daniel’s seventieth week. After Jesus rose from the dead, the gospel of the kingdom was put on hold.
The disciples of Jesus knew the millennium was close. Only seven years from the very day Jesus was crucified. After Jesus’ resurrection, they questioned Him before He arose to heaven and said, “Lord, will you at this time, restore the kingdom to Israel?” Jesus answered, It is not for you to know the times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority” (Acts 1:6-7). Jesus had already indicated to them future events such as the dispersion of the Jewish nation and the destruction of the temple. So, Jesus let them know it was changed, but they did not realize it until after the Day of Pentecost.
The Age of Israel ended abruptly at the resurrection of Jesus and will resume after the Church is removed. Then the gospel of the kingdom will be preached again for seven years.
What is the Title of the Gospel We Preach Today?
Everything on God’s prophetic calendar changed after the resurrection of Jesus. The Day of Pentecost introduced the Church Age and a whole new section of the Bible was added. The epistles of Paul, Peter, John, James, Titus, and Jude. These books were written for the nations and were to be taken to them. The gospel of the kingdom was shelved, and the gospel was introduced. After Jesus rose from the dead and before He left to be seated in Heaven beside the Father, He gave commands of what the disciples were to preach. He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel, to all creation” (Mark 16:15). They fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia and to the surrounding region. And they were preaching the gospel there (Acts 14:6-7). The gospel is preached to all. The gospel to the uncircumcised (Gentiles) was given to Paul and the gospel to the circumcised (Jews) was given to Peter (Galatians 2:7).
Our gospel points to the coming of Jesus for the Church. Once the Church is gone and Daniel’s seventieth week begins, the tribulation, the gospel message, will announce the coming millennial reign of Jesus again.
What Are God’s Instructions to You Today?
Go into all the world and preach the gospel, believe on Jesus as your savior and Lord, and you will be saved. Then, LOOK UP, your redemption is very close. The rise of evangelism at the end of the Church Age will keep increasing and encompass the entire world during the worst times the earth has ever seen. Where sin does abound, grace does much more abound.
In Understanding the End Times, Pastor Bob points out that while we have every reason to believe Jesus’ coming is imminent, we need to focus on understanding God’s plan for the ages by weaving together biblical prophecies and interpreting world events in light of it.
With straightforward, scriptural teaching, he outlines:
The Rapture of the Church
The Judgment Seat of Christ
The Tribulation
Daniel’s 70th week
The Second Coming
Dispensational truths
The Millennial Reign
End-Time FAQs
Don’t be concerned or confused about what’s ahead. This teaching will make it clear that the Bible does not line up with the world- the world must line up with the Bible. Christian, look up to see that your redemption is closer than ever!
170 Pages
This video curriculum is the companion to Bob Yandian’s “Understanding the End Times” book. It works well for group, or individual study. The study of end times is one of the most fascinating in the Bible. Studying end times should not bring fear and worry but peace and comfort as we look forward to the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Topics included in this study are the Rapture of the Church, the Judgment Seat of Christ, the Tribulation, the Second Coming, the Antichrist, and much more. (Includes Study Questions)
10 - (30 minute) Video Lessons. Comes with a copy of the book “Understanding the End Times.”
Available on DVD or Flash Drive
The study of end times is one of the most fascinating in the Bible. Studying end time events should not bring fear and worry but peace and comfort as we look forward to the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Topics included in this study are the Rapture of the Church, the Judgment Seat of Christ, the Tribulation, the Second Coming, the Antichrist, and much more. This USB flash drive contains 21 MP3 audio lessons and 1 eBook by Bob Yandian, a topical study of the end times.
Series titles: Understanding the End Times, Any Given Day, The Antichrist
21 MP3’s, 1 eBook
The MP3s can be listened to on computers, MP3 players, smartphones, tablets, iPads, iPhones, as well as car stereos equipped with USB connections.
The study of end times is one of the most incredible doctrines in the Word of God that can bring peace and comfort in the day in which we live. The Bible says that we are to encourage and exhort one another with the teaching that Jesus is returning for His saints. This comprehensive and exciting series will give you a thorough understanding of end times events.
Sermon Titles:
The Seven Dispensations
The Dispensation of The Mystery
The Rapture of the Church Part 1
The Rapture of the Church Part 2
The Judgment Seat of Christ
Daniel’s Seventy Weeks Part 1
Daniel’s Seventy Weeks Part 2
The Temple Discourse (Matt 21-23)
The Olivet Discourse (Matt 24-25)
Seven Years of The Tribulation
The Second Coming of Jesus Christ
The Millennial Reign of the Lord Jesus Christ
12 CDs
The study of end times is one of the most incredible doctrines in the Word of God that can bring peace and comfort in the day in which we live. The Bible says that we are to encourage and exhort one another with the teaching that Jesus is returning for His saints. This comprehensive and exciting series will give you a thorough understanding of end times events.
Sermon Titles:
The Seven Dispensations
The Dispensation of The Mystery
The Rapture of the Church Part 1
The Rapture of the Church Part 2
The Judgment Seat of Christ
Daniel’s Seventy Weeks Part 1
Daniel’s Seventy Weeks Part 2
The Temple Discourse (Matt 21-23)
The Olivet Discourse (Matt 24-25)
Seven Years of The Tribulation
The Second Coming of Jesus Christ
The Millennial Reign of the Lord Jesus Christ
12 MP3s / MET08
From the time Lucifer decided to become as God and take over the highest throne in the universe, a battle has raged between God and Satan. Mankind, like a pawn, was placed on the earth to settle the conflict. God can influence man, but not force his actions. Satan can also influence mankind, but not make him obey. At times, it seems God is winning the battle. At other times, it seems like Satan is winning. Today we see global economic crisis, catastrophic natural disasters and the threat of wars that could destroy our civilization. What will be the end of this war of good and evil?
The conflict of the ages will all come to an end at the battle of all battles, Armageddon. There is light at the end of the tunnel and it is good news for all who know Jesus as their Savior.
Sermon Titles:
Our Future is Secure
You Can Know the Times and Seasons
The Hub of All Bible Prophecy
Two More Comings
Christ and the Antichrist Part 1
Christ and the Antichrist Part 2
The Beast and His Kingdom
The Mother of All Battles
What is the Millennium?
9 MP3s / MET14