Pastor Andrew explores the distinction between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven in Matthew’s Gospel.
The Kingdom of Heaven, mentioned 31 times only in Matthew, is a physical kingdom promised to Israel, tied to the Davidic covenant and Christ’s millennial reign.
The Kingdom of God, a spiritual kingdom within believers, requires being born again (John 3:3).
While overlapping, these kingdoms differ: one is physical, the other spiritual. Understanding this clarifies Matthew’s focus on Jesus as King and His earthly kingdom for the Jews.
