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Charles Ryrie on Kingdom in God's Program - Dispensational (Matthew 6:33)

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"The kingdom has different aspects in God's prophetic program—present spiritual reign, future millennial kingdom, eternal kingdom. In each age, seeking God's reign first brings provision. The principle transcends dispensations: God first, all else follows." — Charles Ryrie. Dispensational: kingdom across ages.

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