People waiting to see the inauguration of an American president. noun. The definition of inauguration is the official start of something, especially the start of a new person holding political office. An example of inauguration is when a restaurant tries a new menu for the very first time.
Dr. King tells the clergymen that he was upset about their criticisms, and that he wishes to address their concerns. First, he notes their claim that he is an âoutsiderâ who has come to Birmingham to cause trouble (170).
Ladd makes five helpful observations regarding the relationship of the church to the kingdom: (1) the church is not the kingdom; (2) the kingdom creates the church; (3) the church witnesses to the kingdom of God; (4) the church is the instrument of the kingdom, and (5) the church is the custodian of the kingdom.