In this milestone 100th installment of Vos Group, Camden Bucey and Lane Tipton turn to page 381 of Geerhardus Vos’s Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to explore the “two-sided conception of the kingdom.” Together they unpack Vos’s insights into the already/not yet dynamic of the kingdom of God—its present spiritual reality and its future consummate glory.
Along the way, they engage with historical-critical objections, consider the role of John the Baptist, reflect on the meaning of Jesus’ parables, and highlight the religious nature of the kingdom as forgiveness, communion with God, and eternal life in Christ. This discussion not only brings clarity to Vos’s redemptive-historical vision but also deepens our understanding of Christ’s reign now and in the age to come.
As the Vos Group nears completion of Biblical Theology, Camden and Lane also share exciting news about what’s next: a new series through Vos’s The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church.
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Chapters
- 00:07 Introduction
- 10:26 The Two-Sided Conception of the Kingdom
- 26:43 The Kingdom of God within You
- 31:18 The Arrival of the Present Kingdom
- 37:44 The Parables of the Kingdom
- 47:37 The Gradual Progression of the Kingdom
- 54:47 Conclusion
Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton