I would say that at this time the church is advancing the kingdom through the gospel. Abraham's children consist of those of his Seed. We, his children, are now kings and priests by virtue of Jesus having all authority. The 'promised land', the earth, is ours already and not yet.

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David Cronkhite, Elder
Pasadena United Reformed Church

"I count myself one of the number of those
who write as they learn, and learn as they write."