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Podcast Summary: 

Imagine living in a kingdom unlike any you’ve ever known - a kingdom ruled by a benevolent King who offers unconditional love, endless provision, and perfect peace. 

In this episode of As In Heaven, Bryan Elliott and host Matt Davis explore the reality of God's kingdom and how it is meant to be experienced here on earth, not just in the afterlife. They dive into the life-changing implications of embracing Jesus as King and the transformational power of living under His authority. 

The problem we are tackling in this episode: Why do so many people stop at salvation and fail to fully experience the kingdom of God? And, how do we as believers live out this kingdom reality daily?

Key Takeaways:

1. The kingdom of God is not just a future reality, but something to be experienced on earth now.
2. The gospel of the kingdom offers a deeper, fuller experience beyond just the gospel of salvation.
3. Living in the kingdom means submitting to Jesus as King, which brings transformation and a new way of life.
4. Suffering and trials are inevitable, but the kingdom provides peace, provision, and a heavenly reality amidst them.
5. Our mission as citizens of the kingdom is to manifest the reign of God in our daily lives, sharing the good news with others.

Pull Quotes:

• "The gospel of salvation is just the door, but there's an entire new world, a heavenly reality we are meant to experience here on earth."
• "Without the King, there’s no kingdom. By making Him King, we enter under His rulership, His peace, and His provision."
• "We’re not waiting to escape earth to go to heaven. The reign of God is meant to come to earth through His citizens."

Chapter Markers:

• 00:00 – Welcome to the Kingdom: Matt Davis introduces the episode with a vivid depiction of God's kingdom and invites listeners to imagine a reality governed by love, peace, and abundance.
• 02:38 – Bryan Elliott on the Gospel of the Kingdom: Bryan shares how the gospel of the kingdom changed his life and the importance of understanding the kingdom beyond just salvation.
• 03:46 – Setting the Table: Matt Davis compares this journey to a feast, inviting listeners to sit at the table and savor the fullness of the kingdom reality.
• 04:47 – Suffering and Submission in the Kingdom: Bryan and Matt discuss the inevitable trials of life and how submission to the King brings peace and provision even in hardship.
• 06:52 – Invitation to the Feast: The episode closes with an invitation to continue exploring the feast of God's kingdom in future episodes.