The Kingdom is never described as some experiential, invisible or slow, gradual process "breaking into" the life of the Christian. For example, the coming of the Kingdom will be:
This again points to the terrestrial, geo-political nature of the future kingdom.
- like a fast falling rock, crushing all other wicked kingdoms, Dan. 2:35, 44;
- like a fast moving fire that will consume and bring to a sudden end all evil on earth, Zeph 1.18;
- like the fast flash of lightning across the sky, Luke 17:23–24;
- like the rush of the flood waters of Noah’s day, Luke 17:20–28;
- like the sudden fire and brimstone of Sodom and Gomorrah, Luke 17:29–33;
This again points to the terrestrial, geo-political nature of the future kingdom.
- Joseph of Arimathea was waiting expectantly for the kingdom, Mar 15:43;
- Jesus promised his Apostles "at the renewal of all things," when he sits on the throne of his glory on earth, "you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel," Mat 19:28;
- Jesus also promised "until that day" he will drink the communion cup with them "in my Father’s kingdom,” Mat 26:29;
- The thief on the cross asks Jesus to remember him "when you come into [i.e., enters] your kingdom,” Luke 23:42;
- And the Apostles ask the resurrected Jesus if he will finally "restore the kingdom to Israel,” Acts 1:6, etc.