Kingdom Now theology (also called Kingdom theology) is a theological belief within the Charismatic elements in the Church, mainly in the U.S.

This controversal theology begins with the belief that God lost control over the world when Adam and Eve sinned. Since then, the theology goes, God has been trying to re-take control over the world by seeking a "Covenant people" who will then spread across the earth. According to the theology, through these "Covenant people," social institutions (including governments and laws) would be brought under God's authority. How this would happen exactly is unknown. These "covenant people" or "overcomers" would be regarded by believers in this theology as the new Apostles. Proponents of Kingdom Now theology believe Christians are required to "conquer" the world before Christ can return.

One of the most controversial tenets of the theology is the belief that secular or non-Christian society is not truly possible, as the only valid legislation, social theory, spiritual beliefs, and economic theory are those derived from the Bible. A separation of church and state and freedom of (non-Christian) religion, both tenets of democratic society, would not be possible under the theology. (See Also Dominionism and Christian Reconstructionism

Kingdom Now theology has some beliefs in common with the Latter Rain Movement.

This religious movement is held by a minority of people within the Charismatic and Pentecostal movements. However, some of the theology's most strident critics are also from within the Pentecostal movement.

The non-Charismatic movement known as Theonomy hold similar beliefs. The two movements largely compliment one another, though Theonomy does not embrace the more "supernatural" aspects of Kingdom Now theology.

The election of George W. Bush as U.S. President and his appointment of the now-outgoing John Ashcroft as Attorney General of the United States, both Born-again Christians, is seen by many proponents of Kingdom Now theology as a fulfillment of the theology. However, no publicly elected figures have endorsed the theology.

External links

• Apologetics Index (Contra)
• Ten Reasons to Reject Kingdom Now Teachings
• Additional Criticism
• History
• Kingdom Now and George Bush