Biblical Studies
The Kingdom of God Throughout Scripture
Trace one of Scripture’s central themes from Genesis to Revelation through a rigorous study of divine kingship, covenant, Messiah, mission, and new creation.
Course Overview
A Canonical Study of Divine Reign
Explore one of the most important themes in the biblical story through a sustained study of the kingdom of God from Genesis to Revelation. The Kingdom of God Throughout Scripture examines how divine kingship, human vocation, covenant, land, temple, Messiah, and new creation develop across the biblical canon. Rather than treating the kingdom as a concept limited to the teachings of Jesus or a single area of Christian doctrine, this course traces its roots through the Old Testament and follows its development into the New Testament proclamation of God’s redemptive reign.
Learners will begin with the biblical portrayal of God as Creator and King and consider humanity’s calling to exercise faithful stewardship within creation. The course explores the relationship between kingdom and covenant in the stories of Abraham and Israel, the significance of the exodus and Sinai, and the role of the promised land within Israel’s theological identity. Students will examine the rise of the monarchy, the Davidic covenant, the importance of Jerusalem and the temple, and the prophetic hope for a righteous king who would restore God’s people and establish justice.
The kingdom of God is not a marginal biblical idea but a major thread that binds together creation, covenant, redemption, mission, judgment, and hope.
THEORIA Course Overview
Particular attention will be given to the proclamation of the kingdom in the ministry of Jesus. Learners will study the kingdom sayings and parables of the Gospels, the relationship between the kingdom and the identity of Jesus, and the significance of his death and resurrection. The course also examines the tension between the kingdom’s present reality and future fulfillment, often described as the “already and not yet” character of New Testament hope. Students will consider how Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation develop the theme of divine reign in relation to the Church, mission, resurrection, judgment, and the renewal of creation.
Designed for serious independent learners, this course encourages careful engagement with major interpretive questions surrounding the kingdom of God. Students will consider differing understandings of Israel and the Church, messianic expectation, eschatology, social ethics, and Christian public witness while learning to evaluate theological claims in light of the broader biblical canon.
By the end of the course, learners will have a stronger framework for tracing the kingdom theme across Scripture and interpreting key passages within their historical, literary, and theological contexts. They will be better equipped to recognize the kingdom of God as a central thread within the biblical story and to understand how God’s reign shapes Christian theology, discipleship, mission, hope, and the biblical vision of restored creation.