Course Description

You may have heard of Jesus, and may even think that Christ is His last name, but it is not, it is His title, meaning "the Anointed One". As David was physically anointed king over Israel, so God also anointed Jesus as the Christ, the Messiah, the King of the Universe, who came to earth to set up His Kingdom here on earth, effectually colonizing this planet to be an extension of His Kingdom in Heaven, but here on earth. That is why in the Lord's prayer, Jesus prayed that "They Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven." It is God's desire that earth be like Heaven and that His Kingdom would rule here, just as it does there. This book will introduce you to these concepts so that you can understand the nature of the Christ and the Kingdom of God, and why you should make sure that the Kingdom coming to earth in your life begins with you making Jesus the Lord and King of your life.

Many people believe in the existence of God and the Holy Spirit, but still deny the deity of Christ. Consider the doctrine of the Trinity, the truth that one God exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is not three Gods; He is one God. He is not three parts, or three phases, or three modes, but three Persons.

After going through all 16 Lessons, we will understand the unity of God as existing in three distinct Persons. God is one, and that there is but one God (Deut. 6:4; 1 Kings 8:60; Isa. 44:6; Mark 12:29, 32; John 10:30). That the Father is a distinct divine Person, distinct from the Son and the Holy Spirit. That Jesus Christ was truly God, and yet was a Person distinct from the Father and the Holy Spirit. That the Holy Spirit is also a distinct divine Person.

Students will also notice that one of his titles is the King (Mark15:26, John 1:49). They will understand that Christ (God the Son) came into the world in a human body to suffer and die for our sins. He resurrected and ascended into heaven, but His Spirit still rules in the hearts of true believers (John14:16).

This book (course) helps Bible students to understand Christ as the King of the Universe who rules in Heaven, in the hearts of true believers, and who will one day rule this world after restoration of His Kingdom (Isaiah 9:6-7).

Studying these lessons helps students to notice that Christ existed before the creation of everything, and He is the King of glory and eternity as He said, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." Rev 22:13. Furthermore, students will understand the preeminence of Christ, that He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation since by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities- all things were created through Him and for Him and He is before all things, and in them all. Colossians 1:15-17.

This course surveys Christ and His Kingdom before the creation of the universe, His presence during the creation of everything, His purpose for coming to earth in a human body, His Kingdom in the hearts of believers, His ascending into Heaven, and His coming back for judgement and ruling. In short, we are tracing Christ's Kingdom in Heaven, Christ's Kingdom in the hearts of believers, and His future Kingdom on earth.

Professor Phillip Matingwina

Instructor

TESTIMONY OF PROFESSOR PHILLIP MATINGWINA I was born in Zimbabwe and at the age of 17, God called me into the ministry of evangelism through prophecies of many Christian leaders. After completing my "O" and "A" level education, God wanted me to serve Him in the church and l refused.  A.F.M (Apostolic Faith Mission) church wanted me to go and study theology in Living Waters Seminary and still l refused by diverging to another college with a mission of studying Automotive Engineering. After enrolling for Automotive Engineering l then decided to change the course to study marketing management Diploma. After finishing my Diploma of marketing management, nothing was going well in my life because l was just like Jonah who was sent to Nineveh and went to the opposite direction - Tarshish. There was a big tension of my own desire and God's call. God then continued coming to me through visions. I had a vision of seeing myself following a rainbow from where it started on earth up to in heaven, where l was instructed to come back and minister the gospel to the lost sheep of God. l descended straight into the church which was full of members from all over the world. After some days God showed me another vision of 3 white doves resting on my forehead. The visions continued consecutively in different ways and l was very burdened until l consulted one of AFM (Apostolic Faith Mission) pastors for help. Still God continued with His plan of sending me and showed me another vision of a moon surrounded by 12 shining heads of Jesus Christ's apostles. And finally, God came to me in the form of a sun, in this vision l tried by all means to runaway but still the sun was coming to me very fast. Then the sun covered my face and disappeared. And after that wherever direction l looked there was light which was making darkness to disappear. It took a long time for me to accept my calling. *God called me in 3 different ways: 1 Through prophecies of other Christian leaders. 2 Through visions. 3 Through circumstances and situations.  At first l ignored what pastors were saying and what was coming to me through visions by giving a lot of excuses as a way running away from God's work, but God finally used situations until l accepted the call. It was exactly the time when l started to realize that there is someone who have been ruling before creation of everything and this Person have to rule my life as well if l am to be a child of God. I believe that God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) is a King without beginning and end.  l then surrendered my life to the King Jesus Christ in 2008 so that l can be in His Kingdom as His servant (that was discovering Christ and His Kingdom in my life). I do not just regard Christ as the iKng of the universe, but also as King of my life. Realizing that l have to repent, submit to Christ, and live for God is part of "DISCOVERING CHRIST AND HIS KINGDOM" and this is where the title of this course originated. Since 2008, many churches in Zimbabwe and in South Africa started inviting me in their crusades and according to reports, lives of many people were being transformed after my services of evangelism. I believe God has called and anointed me before I was born to share the good news about my Savior (Christ) tirelessly. "Before l formed you in the womb l knew you, and before you were born l consecrated you, l appointed you a prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5  Assurance in my salvation and ministry is directly related to my confidence in Jesus Christ. I know that I am saved because I am confident in Jesus Christ. 1 John 5:13 Being so confident about my effort in salvation and ministry sounds arrogant. If my confidence was in myself, my works, and my accomplishments, I would be arrogant. However, my confidence is in the person, the works, and the accomplishments of Jesus Christ, not myself. I place all of my confidence in Him because I have no confidence in my ability to get into heaven or to work for the Lord. Moreover, I know I would not be able to sustain any effort on my part to secure my salvation and my ministry. However, I know that Jesus’ efforts will endure perfectly forever. I would like to humble myself saying my effort is too little in the works of God, so l thank God who is doing all the great work through me. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13 I hope you will enjoy and benefit through these lessons. God bless you, Amen. Evangelist Phillip Matingwina, D.Th Phillip has earned his Associate's Degree in Ministerial Studies, his Bachelor's Degree in Theology, his Master's in Biblical Theology, and his Doctor of Education Degree in Biblical Theology and has blessed this ministry and the Body of Christ with the following anointed courses that he provided to this ministry for the education and edification of the Body of Christ for the expansion of God's Kingdom. We hope they bless you tremendously. His courses include: Discovering Christ and His Kingdom Principles of Hermeneutics The Spiritual Journey of a Christian  Leadership in Ministry Introduction to Christian Theology The Foundation of Christian Faith Ministry of Evangelism Divinity of Christ The New Testament The Old Testament and many more... His books are also available on amazon.com, so please support his ministry by buying and distributing his books to those who would be blessed by them! The links are below. 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Course curriculum

  • 1

    The King and His Kingdom of Light

    • Introduction

    • The King and His Kingdom of Light

  • 2

    The King's Work of Creation

    • The King's Work of Creation

  • 3

    Division of the Kingdom

    • Division of the Kingdom

  • 4

    The King's First Commandment Broken

    • The King's First Commandment Broken

  • 5

    The King's One Way of Forgiveness

    • The King's One Way of Forgiveness

  • 6

    The King's Judgment for Restoration of His Kingdom

    • The King's Judgment for Restoration of His Kingdom

  • 7

    The King's Covenant with Man

    • The King's Covenant with Man

  • 8

    The King as a Law Giver

    • The King as a Law Giver

  • 9

    Coming of the King Foreseen in the Old Testament

    • Coming of the King Foreseen in the Old Testament

  • 10

    Arrival of the King for a Purpose

    • Arrival of the King for a Purpose

  • 11

    Divine Power of the King

    • Divine Power of the King

  • 12

    Provisions of the King

    • Provisions of the King

  • 13

    The King Suffers for Man's Sins

    • The King Suffers for Man's Sins

  • 14

    The King Fulfills Rescue Plan as a Redeemer

    • The King Fulfills Rescue Plan as a Redeemer

  • 15

    The King's Triumph and Ascension

    • The King's Triumph and Ascension

  • 16

    Returning of the King

    • Returning of the King

    • questions

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