Which theologies / denominations adopt the "already but not yet" paradigm for the Kingdom of God?
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When reading this *GotQuestion* [article on "already but not yet"](https://www.gotquestions.org/already-not-yet.html) paradigm that I often hear in evangelical sermons, I was surprised that the article author emphasized its popularity with charismatics groups. I thought this paradigm has been adopted a lot more widely, especially among non-charismatic evangelical groups as well.
Which led me to ask this question: **which non-charismatic theologies / denominations *also* adopt this paradigm**? On the surface I thought this is a straightforward reading of NT verses about the arrival of the Kingdom of God that even Catholics and Eastern Orthodox would also adopt.
- The *GotQuestion* article as well as the *Wikipedia* article on a closely related concept [inaugurated eschatology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inaugurated_eschatology) says that the 2 aspects "already" and "not yet" to the Kingdom of God was first proposed by [Geerhardus Vos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geerhardus_Vos) who is *non*-charismatic **Reformed**.
- I also frequently hear an equivalent analogy in terms of "D-Day" (already) vs. "V-Day" (not yet), that the same *Wikipedia* article attributes to [Oscar Cullmann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Cullmann) who is **Lutheran**.
- Then there is also the famous quote of [God landing in this enemy-occupied world in disguise](https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/437442-why-is-god-landing-in-this-enemy-occupied-world-in-disguise) from *Mere Christianity* that I often hear pastors use in association with the Kingdom of God, a book authored by C.S. Lewis who was definitely a non-charismatic **Anglican** but who wrote for all denominations.
The following quote from the *Wikipedia* article on the [Kingdom of God (Christianity)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_God_(Christianity)) indicates that not all theologies subscribe to inaugurated eschatology:
> The term "kingdom of God" has been used to mean Christian lifestyle, a method of world evangelization, the rediscovery of charismatic gifts and many other things. **Others relate it not to our present or future earthly situation but to the world to come.** The interpretation of the phrase is often based on the theological leanings of the scholar-interpreter. A number of theological interpretations of the term the Kingdom of God have thus appeared in its eschatological context, e.g., apocalyptic, realized or Inaugurated eschatologies, yet no consensus has emerged among scholars.
I would like the answer to **supply references to as many theologies / denominations as possible, that explicitly adopt** either the "already but not yet" or the "inaugurated eschatology" paradigm to their understanding of the Kingdom of God.
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