We invite you to join us this Wednesday evening, September 8, 2021, at 6:30 PM, at Astoria First Assembly of God church for our School of Missions. We will be meeting in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Nick is teaching the course, The Kingdom and the Power: The Kingdom of God: A Pentecostal Interpretation.

We hope that you will join us this Wednesday evening! You are welcome to bring snacks. One of our class members shared that he will be bringing "Vegetarian Spaghetti" to share with the class.

Why study about the Kingdom of God?

A correct understanding of the kingdom of God can profoundly affect both our lives and our ministries. When we understand that the kingdom of God is a present reality in the world today, and when we understand that kingdom power can be actively at work in our ministries, a tremendous confidence comes into our hearts. We are encouraged to preach with power and pray for people with renewed boldness. And when we understand that the King is coming again to set up His eternal Kingdom in the earth, we are inspired to work to see that the nations hear the message of His salvation.

Why the Pentecostal Perspective?

Pentecostals have a unique contribution to make to the study of the kingdom of God. Their emphasis on the presence and power of the Spirit is an essential element in the advancement of the Kingdom in the earth. Pentecostal missiologist, Paul Pomerville stated, “When the Kingdom theme is treated apart from the role of the Holy Spirit, mission theology is severely impaired, even distorted” (1985, 146). In the last section of this study, we will pay particular attention to the unique insights Pentecostals have made in a truly biblical understanding of the kingdom of God.