The kingdom of God was the central theme of Jesus throughout his ministry. He talked about the kingdom everywhere he went. He taught his disciples to pray, “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”

But what is the kingdom? And what does it mean to live in the kingdom here and now?

Made to Live proposes the answer begins in Genesis 1 and ends in Revelation 22. The kingdom is the story of God’s rule “on earth as it is in heaven,” with humans -- made in his image -- being the main characters. Rather than viewing the Bible as a collection of teachings, principles, or stories, this book presents the kingdom of God as the unifying theme of the biblical narrative. It is a true story that encompasses all of humanity and the life of every person. It is the story of God’s character and heart toward all of his creation.

Made to Live looks closely at the kingdom, finding it more comprehensive and connected to the whole of everyday life than many of us have ever imagined.

What Others Say

Dwight is a man of few words, but when he speaks, people listen. Made to Live is simply profound. Grounded throughout in Scripture, Dwight reveals the profound nature of the kingdom of God with clear, simple, beautiful words and vivid images. This remarkable little book is filled with fresh insights and mental pictures so tangible that you feel alive in the kingdom of God.

In these uncertain times, Made to Live lifts the spirit and offers a way to live now within the reality of the Kingship of Christ and His certain coming Kingdom.

Buy it! Read it! Celebrate!

Darrow Miller, co-founder of Disciple Nations Alliance,
author of Discipling Nations

Highly Recommended! The Kingdom of God is the Rosetta Stone that unlocks the central message of the entire Bible and all reality. Tragically, the evangelical church has lost this central theme, impoverishing the faith of countless Christians and dramatically weakening the church in its ability to be salt and light in a dark world. Dwight Vogt provides a powerful antidote with Made to Live. His deep reflections on the Kingdom of God over many years are now available in this warm, concise, practical, personal, and theologically solid book that has the potential to revolutionize your life and reform the church.

Scott D. Allen, president of Disciple Nations Alliance,
author of 10 Words to Heal Our Broken World

In Made to Live: The Goods News of the Kingdom Dwight does a great job of looking at the Gospel and our Christian lives through the lens of the Kingdom. That Kingdom framework is not one of Dwight’s design – it’s one that Scripture itself gives to us. It’s one that God intended for us to live in and understand. Whether you’re new to your faith or have walked with Christ for years, this book is a great resource in helping us to focus on and learn from that Kingdom framework.

Ryan Brown, president and CEO, Open Doors US

Made to Live: The Good News of the Kingdom of God resonates deeply with the vision we hold at WORK 4 A LIVING. Dwight Vogt presents the kingdom of God not as a distant spiritual concept, but as God’s active rule over real life—work, relationships, responsibility, and purpose. He reminds us that from the beginning, humanity was created to rule under God’s authority, to bring order, goodness, and fruitfulness into the world through faithful work and stewardship.

What stands out in this book is that the kingdom of God shows up in practical ways—solving problems, building families and communities, doing good work, loving neighbors well, and bringing healing and beauty into broken spaces.

The book is also refreshingly honest about the reality of sin and the limits of human effort, while clearly pointing to dependence on the Holy Spirit as essential for living as God intended. Rather than reducing the Spirit’s work to spiritual moments alone, Dwight shows how the Spirit equips people for everyday life—wisdom, character, perseverance, and faithfulness in ordinary responsibilities.

Not only does it tell us what the kingdom of God—the rule of God—looks like here on the earth today, but it gives us a how. Made to Live offers a grounded and hopeful vision of the gospel that speaks directly to life on Monday morning, not just Sunday. It is a meaningful

contribution for anyone seeking to understand the kingdom of God as something to be lived, embodied, and worked out faithfully in the world today.

Ena Richards, founder and CEO of Work 4 A Living

I recommend Made to Live because Dwight does not just write about God's kingdom, he lives and expands God's kingdom with wisdom and fruitfulness.

Mark Buckley, Founding Pastor, Living Streams Church
Phoenix, AZ

About the Author

Dwight Vogt is a life-long student of the Bible and of the biblical worldview. His writing is driven by a desire to make accessible and relevant profound biblical truths about our place and purpose in God's world.

In addition to Made to Live, Dwight has written Made to Flourish: God’s Design for All Individuals, Communities, and Nations, and Footings for Children: Imparting a Biblical Worldview So They Can Thrive.

His writing is characterized by clarity, wisdom, and a passion to see others grow in practical understanding.

Dwight served for 30 years in international relief and development work and 14 years with Disciple Nations Alliance. He and his wife, Deborah, live in Phoenix, Arizona.tive in their local church.

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