THE KING AND THE KINGDOM - part 3 - Pastor Deborah Cobrae

Main message: The sermon taught that the kingdom of God is God's restorative plan for creation and people, and that the origin of evil is prideful rebellion by the created angelic being (Lucifer); humans—given free will—must choose life in God's kingdom, and Jesus redeems humanity (not fallen angels). The preacher invited listeners to embrace their identity as citizens of God's kingdom and, if needed, to be born again.

Key points:

• The kingdom of God is God's agenda to gather, restore and create a new-creation people (Eph. 1:10; Col. 1:19–20).
• Evil is a perversion of good (bringing deception, destruction and death) that began when Lucifer corrupted his wisdom by pride and sought to be like God (Ezek. 28; Isa. 14).
• Satan and fallen angels are created beings who chose independent rebellion (iniquity/lawlessness); there is no redemption for fallen angels.
• Humans have a God-given free will to choose life or death; God invites us to choose His kingdom and rule (Deut. 30:15, 19).
• Jesus’ work redeems humans from the fear and power of death; believers are translated into the kingdom and called to live as citizens/royalty.
• Practical call: repentance/birth‑from‑above (born again), unity in the body of Christ, and walking in kingdom identity and authority.

Scriptures mentioned: Ephesians 1:10, Colossians 1:19–20, Genesis 1, John 1, Ecclesiastes 3, Hebrews 11, Luke 11:32, John 10:10, Ezekiel 28:14–18, Isaiah 14, Revelation (chapter 13 and references to second death/lake of fire), Hebrews 2:14, Deuteronomy 30:15, Deuteronomy 30:19, 1 Corinthians 1, Proverbs