Dimension of Life Impact of New Testament Storyline Creeds and Confessions of Faith The now encourages certainty in central truths; The not yet encourages humility in lesser matters Church Purity and Discipline The now encourages the gracious use of discipline to maintain the peace and purity of the church; The not yet encourages us to remain as members of imperfect churches. Holiness The now enables us to fight our personal sins from a position of strength; The not yet guards against perfectionist delusions Physical Suffering The now encourages us to pray for healing; The not yet encourages
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