Citizens of the Kingdom

By Ken Edgar

The definition of Citizenship is generally given as that of a relationship between an individual and a state. In the relationship the individual pledges allegiance to the state while the state pledges to protect and nourish the individual with all the resources at its disposal.
It is a cycle of events for while the individuals define the state and its boundaries, the state in turn defines its obligations to all its citizens. Those obligations would include things like the conditions under which it will recognize persons as its citizens with clear ordinances defining the conditions under which that status can and will be withdrawn or granted.
The granting of citizenship provides each citizen the right to own property, the right to access public services, legal rights, freedom of movement and the list goes on. In our day, the numerous states or countries of the world have evolved their citizens' rights reflecting both a citizen's legal status and right of belonging within that nation.
While our earthly status of citizenship is clearly defined and well-structured with various support systems, it is our spiritual citizenship that is confusing. The support structure that is available is still in the infancy stages and the message concerning our rights and privileges as a citizen of God's Kingdom varies by large swings across a spectrum.
From Dust to Light is the Theology of Transformation that runs through the scripture from Beginning to End.
Rather than viewing Adam's origin as "being created perfect only to be corrupted," we see the real nature of God. God is not called Almighty or the Great God for nothing.
Adam is created limited, very limited, from the most basic, most abundant material of Creation, that is dust.
It is the story of the transformation of that formed dust into the Light of God which reveals why God is the true Almighty God.
God withholds divine enhancement so that man's victory will be authentic, earned, and transformational. A victory that can never be contested in the High Courts of Heaven for having received any divine assistance, a victory truly earned and one that reveals the true glory of God as nothing else can.
The kenosis principle is a profound theological concept rooted in Philippians, where Paul describes Christ's humility in the incarnation:
Php 2:6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Php 2:7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Kenosis (from the Greek ken ō, meaning "to empty") refers to Christ's self-emptying, not of His divinity, but of divine privilege and prerogative in order to fully embrace human limitations and suffering. It's not subtraction of deity, but rather the voluntary restraint for the sake of love and obedience.
Restitution becomes the legal fulfilment of redemption.
Redemption says: "I want you back."
Restitution says: "I will pay what justice requires to make it right."
This is why the Cross is not just an emotional gesture; it is a legal act.
Jesus didn't just love; He paid.
Jesus didn't just rescue; He restored.
Jesus didn't just forgive; He fulfilled the law.
The mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven represent the compendium or body of spiritual knowledge allocated for the victory of the saints.
We need to understand the systemic operation of the Kingdom of Heaven; it takes more than desire and a well-meaning heart. We must each be able to understand the ways of God, the methodologies of the Kingdom.
The mind of God is an infinite compendium of knowledge, full of infinite wisdom.
Jesus never meant for this information to be placed only in the hands of mystics; the strategic revelation of the Kingdom has been entrusted to all the sons and stewards of God.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FR9RGYP3
• ISBN13: 9798265603012
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"