Reality San Francisco The Soul Renewed for Renewal
Nov 24, 2025
Dive into the concept of the soul as an integrated life of heart, mind, and body. Discover how daily flourishing intertwines with God's mission of renewal. Explore the distinction between new and renewed, and how the latter aligns with creation's purpose. Unpack the holistic gospel story from creation to restoration. Critique misguided models of cultural engagement and emphasize the power of faithful presence in our communities and workplaces. Embrace humble service and the beauty of embodying God's word in everyday life.
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Renewal Not Replacement
- Revelation's 'all things new' uses the Greek word for renewed, not brand-new restoration.
- God renews the same world rather than scrapping it, reframing Christian hopes for cultural change.
The Two-Part Gospel Cuts The Story
- The common 'two-part gospel' (sin → salvation → heaven) misses creation and restoration.
- Leaving out creation and restoration produces a dualistic private faith detached from culture.
The Cultural Mandate
- Genesis gives humanity a cultural mandate to steward and develop the world.
- 'Nature gives eggs, culture gives omelets' captures human creativity called by God.