Reformed Forum Vos Group #97 — The Kingdom of God in the Old Testament
In this installment of our Vos Group series, Camden Bucey welcomes Lane Tipton back to the studio for an in-depth discussion on Geerhardus Vos’s Biblical Theology (pp. 372–374), focusing on the Kingdom of God. Together, they explore how the concept of the kingdom is foundational to Jesus’ public ministry and central to redemptive history.
Drawing from Vos’s text and the broader Reformed tradition, Lane and Camden unpack the eschatological character of the kingdom, its redemptive nature, and its Old Testament foundations. They trace how this theme unfolds from the prophets to the teachings of Christ, addressing modern misconceptions—ranging from liberal moralism to dispensational literalism—and emphasizing the kingdom’s spiritual and heavenly dimensions.
Listeners will gain fresh insight into key theological categories such as inaugurated eschatology, the continuity of redemptive history, and the contrast between earthly and heavenly expectations of the Messiah. Whether you’re new to Vos or a long-time student of Reformed theology, this episode offers deep encouragement and clarity on a subject that lies at the very heart of Scripture.
Chapters- 00:07 Introduction
- 04:35 The Kingdom of God in the Ministry of Jesus
- 07:12 The Eschatological and Redemptive Nature of the Kingdom
- 19:08 Kingdom Language in John vs. Synoptics
- 28:01 Salvation, Discipleship, and the Call to Radical Obedience
- 34:19 Kingdom in the Old Testament: Present and Future Dimensions
- 40:59 Future Kingdom in the OT: Abstract, Historical, Messianic
- 45:57 Jewish Expectations vs. Jesus’ Teaching on the Kingdom
- 52:13 Christ’s Kingdom: Heavenly, Spiritual, and Redemptive
- 57:08 Conclusion
Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton