The Two Kingdoms Doctrine

The Two Kingdoms Doctrine is a Christian teaching that distinguishes between God's two spheres of authority: the spiritual kingdom and the earthly kingdom. The spiritual kingdom involves God's rule over individuals' hearts through faith and the Gospel, focusing on spiritual matters like salvation. The earthly kingdom pertains to societal and governmental structures, such as laws and government policies, which maintain order and justice. These two kingdoms operate separately but are both under God's sovereignty; believers are called to serve in the earthly kingdom while also living under God's spiritual rule.