1. Through Christ, the Kingdom of God
has appeared openly in the world.
This is a trustworthy message
for every human being:

The Kingdom of God is peace, joy, righteousness, and holiness.
Through the Son, it is freely given
to everyone who comes in humility.

2. There is no lasting gain
in serving Satan, the ruler of this world.
It brings the loss of one's soul in this life
and eternal condemnation afterward.

3. The curse that came through Adam
has been brought to an end through the Son.
The serpent, the world, the flesh, and sin—
through Christ, we can overcome them all.

4. The power of sin is broken
through the power of the Son's blood.
Our hearts are filled
with the love of God's Spirit.

5. The teacher and guide of the citizens of this Kingdom
is the Holy Spirit Himself.
He enables everyone
to discover and understand
the way of life found in Jesus.

6. All who are true citizens of this Kingdom
belong to a royal family.
They will reign in God's presence,
and to them belongs a royal priesthood.

7. Heaven has been opened,
and we can draw near to the Father.
The hosts of God's angels
stand ready to serve.

8. Eternal life can be experienced
by the believer even in this present life.
And when the Lord returns,
our bodies will be transformed
into a new and glorious form.

9. O God, we praise You
because Your heavenly Kingdom has come!
The blessings You have given Your people
are beyond anything that words can fully describe.