The Kingdom Impacts Your Democratic View

The Gospel of salvation merely meets the spiritual needs of people. It preaches a message of "Jesus died FOR you. Believe Him and you shall be saved (aka go to heaven after you die). But the same people who heard the Gospel of salvation are going through hell on earth when they struggle to live in this life, because their basic practical needs are not met. This is a powerless gospel.

The Gospel of the Kingdom not only meets their spiritual needs, but also their practical needs so that the Kingdom of heaven can be reflected on the earth. Jesus taught, "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." It preaches a message of "Jesus died FOR you and AS you. Believe Him and give your life to Him so that He can live through you." And in order for Him to live through you to represent His Kingdom on earth, you will have all your needs met (Phil 4:19).

Jesus healed the sick, raised the dead, cast out demons, provided food, etc to meet the practical needs of the people while He preached the Gospel of the Kingdom. He was concerned with the society because people mattered to Him.

Your democratic view is largely affected by the way you understand the Gospel of the Kingdom.