From the Garden to the Kingdom

by Connell, Rod

• ISBN13: 9781613468227
• ISBN10: 1613468229
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-01-10
• Publisher: Tate Pub & Enterprises Llc
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Summary

'From the Garden to the Kingdom is an incredible, detailed summary of the Bible and the message of hope that God wants to communicate to every living person. If you have an appetite to understand and study God's Word and the heart of His message, From the Garden to the Kingdom is the book for you. What a great study. Reading this book was like drinking in four years of Bible college studies in one sitting. Thank you, Rod.'Dr. Daren Carstens,Pastor, Enjoy Church, Alton, Illinois'This work by Rod Connell is an asset for believers of all ages. Through his own pursuit to know and understand our Heavenly Father's purpose in sending Christ, Rod provides insight and encouragement that give the spiritually hungry a greater grasp of what it means for the hope of glory, Jesus Christ, to dwell richly in every believer.'Ivan G. Doxtator,Executive Director, First Nations Counseling MinistriesFrom before the creation of the earth, God ordained His eternal purpose for all life a purpose that, in spite of the rebellion of both Satan and mankind, cannot and will not change. From the Garden to the Kingdomreveals God's purpose, His plan for realizing it, and what He provides so we can live that purpose today. Author Rod Connell discusses the history of fallen man and carefully examines the life of Jesus Christ, God's answer to mankind's rebellion. a thorough, engaging guide showing readers how to live here on earth until the day of Christ's return, From the Garden to the Kingdomwill inform, enrich, and delight readers from all walks of life.

Author Biography

Rod Connell lives in Kampsville, Illinois, with Jane, his wife of thirty-nine years. The Connells! have four children and ten grandchildren and own. a private school they founded in 1979. Rod pastors Gospel Mission, a small nondenominational church, and teaches at a local Christian rehabilitation center. Questions and comments are welcome at Rod's website, www.eternalppp.com.

Table of Contents

The Simple Truth	p. 12
Introduction	p. 13
God's Eternal Purpose	p. 15
The Big Picture	p. 17
The Makeup Of Man	p. 21
A Brief History Of Fallen Man	p. 25
The Great Flood And Beyond	p. 27
The Rebellion At Babel	p. 29
The Call Of Abraham	p. 33
Jacob	p. 35
The Story Of Joseph	p. 38
Moses And The Coming Of The Law	p. 39
God's Eternal Plan: The Coming Of Christ	p. 45
The Genealogy Of Jesus	p. 49
Matthew 1:1-17	p. 49
The Birth Of Jesus	p. 53
The Gospel Of the Kingdom	p. 55
John The Baptist	p. 57
True Repentance	p. 61
The Baptism Of Jesus	p. 63
The Wilderness Testing	p. 65
The Ministry Of Christ Begins	p. 71
The Sermon On The Mount	p. 73
Those Who Mourn	p. 77
The Meek	p. 78
Spiritual Hunger And Thirst	p. 79
The Merciful	p. 81
The Pure In Heart	p. 83
The Peacemakers	p. 84
The Blessings Of Persecution	p. 85
Before Going On	p. 87
Three Views Of The Kingdom Of Heaven	p. 91
The Fruit Of the Beatitudes	p. 95
A Higher Law	p. 99
The Lord's Prayer	p. 103
Further Teachings	p. 109
The Purpose Of the Parables	p. 111
The Parable Of The Sower	p. 112
The Parable Of The Tares	p. 114
The Parable Of The Mustard Seed	p. 116
The Parable Of The Leaven	p. 119
The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure	p. 120
The Parable Of The Pearl	p. 121
The Parable Of The Dragnet	p. 123
Parables Of Watchfulness	p. 127
The Parable Of The Fig Tree	p. 127
As In The Days Of Noah	p. 130
The Parable Of The Master Of The House	p. 132
The Parable Of The Two Servants	p. 134
The Parable Of The Ten Virgins	p. 136
The Parable Of The Talents	p. 139
The Parable Of The Sheep And The Goats	p. 142
End-Times: The Jews	p. 147
Rapture	p. 153
One Picture Of Rapture	p. 158
The Eternal Provisions In Christ	p. 159
Crucified With Christ	p. 161
Christ In Us	p. 165
The Eternal Purpose, Restated	p. 167
Essential Food	p. 171
Essential Food II	p. 175
Communion	p. 185
Two Wildernesses	p. 189
Foundations	p. 193
Three Crucial Facts	p. 199
Position To Experience	p. 205
Love And Obedience	p. 209
First Love	p. 213
Kingdom Fruit	p. 217
The Fullness Of Time	p. 221
Summing Up	p. 225
Afterword	p. 227
Kingdom Perspective	p. 228
Otherworks	p. 229
Silly Snake Rhymes... And The Real Stuff	p. 229
Songs Of A Son	p. 230
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