Monday, January 29, 2007

Now

My generation is more interested in the idea of a fallen creation that is being renewed by the presence of Jesus than it is about heaven and hell. It makes some people really ticked off because we don't talk enough about eternal judgement and being right or wrong, and about getting people "saved".

It's not that I don't think hell exists in some form. And it's not that I don't think heaven is coming. It's just that I choose to concentrate on the fact that the Spirit is here - the kingdom is invading this cursed earth. And the gospel is defined by His renewing presence. I am not saved , I am being saved. I am not a Christian - I am becoming Christ-like.

Only looking to eternity has done the Kingdom no favours.