The Loss of a Kingdom

14/07/2025 20 min

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Episode Synopsis



Join Servant Marcia Carty on "Heaven on Earth Ministries of Jesus Christ" as she delves into the profound question: "Can we lose our salvation and also our kingdom?" In this impactful message titled "The Loss of a Kingdom," she unpacks the biblical narrative of King Saul, the first king of Israel, whose journey from a promising beginning to a tragic end serves as a stark warning. Carty illuminates how Saul's partial obedience, fear of the people, and ultimate rebellion against God's direct commands led to the forfeiture of his throne. She draws parallels between Saul's mistakes and common pitfalls in our own lives, such as not "staying in our lane" or prioritizing our own understanding over God's.

The discussion powerfully contrasts Saul's self-justification and eventual turn to witchcraft with the unwavering obedience of figures like Samuel and, most importantly, the perfect obedience of Jesus Christ. Carty stresses that God's desire for His kingdom to reign on Earth, as expressed in the Lord's Prayer, is realized through the complete submission of His people. She encourages listeners to examine their own hearts, asking if they are walking in partial or complete obedience. The episode culminates with an exhortation to embrace the spiritual warfare that requires God's armor and weapons, accessible only through a heart fully committed to Christ. It’s a compelling call to prioritize God's commandments above all else, ensuring we do not lose the spiritual kingdom placed within us by faith.

Scriptures for Further Study

Matthew 6:9-10: "Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven."

1 Peter 2:9: "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light."

1 Samuel 13: Saul's premature offering and Samuel's rebuke.

1 Samuel 15: Saul's disobedience regarding the Amalekites and his rejection as king.

1 Samuel 15:22-23: "And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king."

1 Chronicles 10:13-14: "So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David."

2 Corinthians 10:3-5: "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ."

Ephesians 5:1-7: "Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them."

Ephesians 6:10-18: The full armor of God.

1 John 5:1-5: "Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?"

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