The church is not the kingdom of God. Though not entirely separate, the church and the kingdom of God are not the same, and must not be confused. Since Jesus is Lord of both, believers (members of the church) do belong to the kingdom.
And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me...
The living water that Jesus offers is for everyone. Jesus chose to talk with a Samaritan woman who was a social and moral outcast...
“Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”...
