Living for Eternity as strangers and exiles

In this teaching, Torben explores how the kingdom of God changes how we understand church, discipleship, and community. We talk about the importance of being the good ground that bears fruit, the reality of our journey as pilgrims and exiles on earth, and the need to rediscover a biblical way to live together as a body of believers. By looking at the life of the early church and the meaning of communion as a covenant meal, we are challenged to move beyond ritual and live with an eternal perspective 00:00 - Recap: Kingdom Framework vs. Greek Philosophy 02:30 - The Parable of the Sower: The Four Grounds 04:20 - Personal Story: Persecution & Compromise (Ground 2) 07:33 - The Deceitfulness of Riches (Ground 3) 09:15 - Re-examining the Faith Chapter (Hebrews 11) 17:25 - We are Pilgrims Seeking a Heavenly City 23:28 - How the Kingdom Influences Church 26:45 - Modern Church vs. Kingdom Church (Ecclesia) 42:52 - Redefining Discipleship: Life on Life Training 51:13 - Redefining Community: Sharing Life Daily 59:11 - The True Meaning of Communion 01:04:18 - Communion Looks Forward to the Kingdom 01:17:08 - The Biblical Theme of Eating with God 01:24:50 - Final Prayer