It IS NOT OF THIS WORLD?

   Some might say, What if the Messiah said that his kingdom was not of this world? Certainly; both Jesus Christ and his kingdom and his disciples are not of this world (Jn 17.16; 18.36) does not mean that our Savior and his kingdom are imaginary or his disciples let ghosts or aliens.

  

   In the Bible the word "world" has several meanings, according to the context in which it is applied must deduce what you mean. There is talk of the material world created by God (Jer 10.12); mention of "world" to refer to humanity is also made (Jn. 3:16). Sometimes "world" is said to refer to those who oppose God (Jn 14:30; I -Jn 5.19), or speaks of "the world" simply to distinguish the natural life of the spirit, without positive or negative connotations itself ; (I-Co 7.33).

   

   The Kingdom of God is not part of this sinful world that opposes the will of God, and prefers to live at the expense of their own abilities and resources, being able unleash their passions, selfishness and whims without recognizing or personality God, let alone his authority as creator of the universe.

  

   Paul speaking to those who do you recognize these attributes, he says, "And you He made quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience; among whom we all once lived in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as others ". (Eph 2.1-3).

  

   There are therefore two great options for Humanity or live under the pernicious influence of Satan and of our destructive tendencies, or under the guidance, support and protection of the paternal government of God.