Seeing that we are dependent on His grace to advance the Kingdom in ourselves and the world around us, we must walk in the power of His Spirit. Which means we must submit as Joshua Harris puts it, “to the direction, agenda, values, and priorities of God’s Spirit, as illuminated through Scripture.” (Not Even A Hint, Page 56) So what is it like to be in the Kingdom according to the Spirit? Let’s expound a little upon Paul’s description of Kingdom Life in Romans 14:17,
Righteousness: Which is not our righteousness but Christ’s. We live out this righteousness through the Holy Spirit convicting us of sin and encouraging us to trust and obey gladly.
Peace: The Holy Spirit assures us that we are justified by His grace, having no condemnation. He tells us that God is in control of History, and that our Kingdom labor is not in vain.
Joy: The Spirit reminds us that since we are saved by grace and that Christ is victorious over His enemies, which will be recognized in the end, we should be full of joy.
