FSM’S POWER IN THE WORD (Bible Study Answer Sheet) 4/8/2026

                                                                   F.S.M. BIBLE STUDY GUIDE

“Character Study Of The Apostle Paul”

◊ Jesus taught that the Kingdom of GOD:
● Should be pursued and prioritized (Mat 6:33)
* If we want to learn lessons about the kingdom of
GOD, we should seek the kingdom.
● It was previewed in the life of the Lord Jesus (Luke 11:20)
* in the life and ministry of Jesus we see, evidence that
the kingdom of God had come.
● It was promised to those who are born again (John 3:3)
* A heart-change that was promised by GOD in the
Old Testament.

◊ Key aspects of Paul’s preaching on the kingdom include:
● The centrality of Jesus:
* Paul’s message was entirely Christ-centered
● A Continuity with Jesus:
* Paul did not bring a new message
● Hardships and Hope:
* He taught that entering the kingdom requires
endurance through hardships (Acts 14:22)
● Current Reality & Future Consummation:
* already, but not yet
● Characterizing the Kingdom:
* He defined the kingdom not by physical aspects but
by spiritual reality and behavior

◊ How did the Apostle Paul advance the Kingdom?
● By preaching the kingdom:
* We need to imitate Paul’s method
* We need to imitate Paul’s message

◊ The present power and future fullness of the Kingdom:
● The kingdom is here with present power
● The kingdom is coming in future fullness