C. Constantineanu: The Kingdom of God and Christian Unity and Fellowship: Romans 14:17 in Context The Kingdom of God and Christian Unity and Fellowship: Romans 14:17 in Context

Beginning with a reminder of the centrality of the concept of the King-dom of God for Jesus ’ ministry and teaching and for the early church, the presentation attempts to show that, despite some contrary voices, the notion of the Kingdom of God is still a very useful and significant category for the present Christian ethical reflection in general, and for Christian unity and fellowship in particular. Being given such a specific and limited purpose for the presentation, after some brief but necessary clarifications about the meaning of the Kingdom of God (sovereignty/ reign / realm – present/future – inward/external – transcendent/im-manent), the article offers an exploration of several ways in which the concept of the Kingdom of God is significant for Christian unity and fellowship, from a New Testament/Pauline perspective