About Us
Our Story: Past, Present, Future
News
The latest
goings-on
95 Theses
The
statement of our beliefs
Endorsers
People who
stand behind the Theses
Help Out
Get involved
with Kingdom Now
Library
Reading
related to our message
Resources
Groups with
similar missions
Contact Us
Send us
questions or comments
Discuss
Our Discussion
Board
|
Kingdom Now is a free
association of Christians who
are organizing around Jesus's proclamation that
"The Kingdom of God is at hand." This Kingdom,
which proclaims Jesus Christ as King, is not a
nebulous or intangible idea, but a concrete and viable
Kingdom that is a true alternative social structure
to the "kingdoms" (nation-states) that exist in the
world around us. It is a Kingdom within "kingdoms,"
and it unites all of Jesus's followers as its
citizens. As citizens of Jesus's kingdom, we strive
to live in loving respect with all people including
those governments under which we are earthly citizens.
However, our only true allegiance is to Jesus's
Kingdom and his imminent reign upon the Earth. We
join Jesus in praying for the day that His Kingdom
will be completed on earth as is in heaven.
We believe that the tragedies of 11 September 2001 are
grievous not only for the lives taken by terrorists,
but also because their aftermath has powerfully
revealed that we, the Church in the United States,
have prostrated ourselves before the idol of our
nation. Thus, it is with great sadness that we humbly
put forth the call for churches in the United States to
join us in repenting of our sins of nationalism.
We pray that our churches would turn from the United States'
twisted notions of liberty, democracy and justice,
from the historical misconceptions of "America's
Christian heritage" and from the ubiquitous greed that
drives our nation. Jesus is calling his people in the
United States today to grieve the sins of their nation,
to return to their first love, and to once again
recognize him alone as their King and the provider of
their security.
The Latest:
- March 21, 2003: A wonderful sermon by Matthew Gunter:
Taking up the Cross in a Time of War
- March 18, 2003: KN is kicking back into gear. Stay tuned for more info,
but for now read this article on Bush's tactics of deceit
- October 20, 2002: "Voting: The Noble Lie" Pamphlet by KN'ers Andy Baker and Tristin Hassell
is available -- just in time for the election -- from Doulos Christou Press...
- October 16, 2002: Sojourners Magazine Call to Action against the upcoming war in Iraq
- October 2, 2002: Added 22 new items to the Kingdom Now Library
- September 17, 2002: A Must-Read!!! September 11, 2001: A Pacifist Response by Stanley Hauerwas
- July 12, 2002: Revamped the website. New essay by Ched Myers, New Sermon by Debbie Gish
- As our message spreads, the most important thing we will need is prayer.
Please contact us if you are willing to commit
to regularly praying for us.
- Read our clarifications of some of the news that has been
circulating about us
(Especially if you are part of the Vineyard Church).
|
|
