"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven (God) is at hand." Mt 4.17
Interpretation- Become transformed (transformed perspective/heart/mind), and enter God's kingdom.
Repentance is not something one does, it's more a 'relinquishing of control', or 'letting go'. 'Dying to self' is understood in 'repentance'. 'Death and resurrection' is another phrase with the same personal transformation.
Of course, Jesus believed ever more people would follow the path (of repentance) he lead, thus populating God's realm (it's fulfillment). Due to the 'hard heartedness', or 'self-absorption' of most people, Jesus' concept of the fulfillment of God's kingdom is probably further away than it was in his time.
Matthew
Interpretation- Become transformed (transformed perspective/heart/mind), and enter God's kingdom.
Repentance is not something one does, it's more a 'relinquishing of control', or 'letting go'. 'Dying to self' is understood in 'repentance'. 'Death and resurrection' is another phrase with the same personal transformation.
Of course, Jesus believed ever more people would follow the path (of repentance) he lead, thus populating God's realm (it's fulfillment). Due to the 'hard heartedness', or 'self-absorption' of most people, Jesus' concept of the fulfillment of God's kingdom is probably further away than it was in his time.
Matthew
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