The Kingdom and Metanoia
The greek word Metanoia or Metanoeo was used in combination with some of the earliest references to the Kingdom of Heaven at the start of Jesus's teachings: From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “[Μετανοεῖτε - Metanoeite], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17) “The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand;…