Following Him Now is Following Him Through the Kingdom Door

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Here’s the latest in our study of Jens’ work on the Last Things.

Join us Monday night live here. We will finish the this essay from a collection:

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And don’t forget, for the Mondays of Advent, Chris E.W. Green will join us as we talk our way through the theologian Karl Rahner’s little devotional, Encounters with Silence. You can get it here to join us. It’s tiny!

Show Notes

Summary

The conversation delves into the themes of the Kingdom of Jesus, the nature of resurrection, and the interim state between death and final resurrection. It explores the livingness of the saints, the political implications of the Kingdom, and the role of eschatology in faith. The discussion also touches on the concepts of deification and transformation, the common good, and social justice, emphasizing the importance of understanding these themes in relation to the person and work of Jesus.

Takeaways

The Kingdom of Jesus is characterized by small, enduring things.

Understanding the interim state between death and resurrection is crucial for comfort in grief.

The saints are not gone; they are present with Christ.

Eschatology is integral to understanding the Christian faith.

Deification is about participating in the divine life of Christ.

The common good is a central theme in Christian ethics.

Social justice must be rooted in the person of Jesus.

The political nature of the Kingdom calls for active engagement.

Faith in Jesus brings the future into the present.

The livingness of the saints offers hope and connection beyond death.

Sound Bites

"The end will be deification."

"Jesus is still alive."

"The common good continues."

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