Kingdom of God

[Brother Adam]

Would we speak of the "Kingdom of God" that Jesus preached as having been established in the Catholic Church? Most Rapturists point to a kingdom that will be established at the Second Coming to prove their theory. I'm trying to work through David Currie's Rapture, but it is a bit tough.

I don't mind an indepth answer, but would prefer to stay away from copy and pastes.

[Pio Nono]

JMJ
8/24 - St. Bartholomew

Brother Adam,

The kingdom of God exists within Jesus Christ; He speaks of the arrival of the kingdom before the establishment of the Church (His first command was to do penance, as the kingdom of Heaven was at hand). As a result of this, the kingdom of Heaven also mystically exists in each one of the baptized as well. The Catholic Church is a symbol of the fullness of the kingdom, which we will only know after we're six feet under. I can't say whether the Catholic Church [i]is[/i] the kingdom which Christ spoke of, though. I'm open to correction on this point. Hope this helps.

Yours,
Pio Nono