The Sacramental Charismatic Ep 62: Kingdom Theology 2.0 -- Sacraments, Spiritual Formation, & More [Vineyardists]
Sep 25, 2025
Join Doug Erickson, a theologian with a rich history in Vineyard ministry, and Thomas Lyons, an academic expert on spiritual formation, as they dive into the nuances of Kingdom theology. They explore how sacramental practices relate to personal encounters with God and the growing emphasis on communion in Vineyard churches. The discussion also touches on the balance between seeker-sensitivity and deep spiritual formation, as well as the need for deeper engagement with suffering and pastoral care within the kingdom framework. This enlightening conversation reshapes how we view worship and theology!
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Kingdom As Inaugurated Reign
- The kingdom of God is the rule and reign of God breaking into the present from the future eschaton.
- This inaugurated-but-not-yet reality explains why signs and wonders point beyond themselves toward full restoration.
Worship As Sacramental Encounter
- Encountering God in worship and ministry time sits at the heart of both Vineyard practice and sacramental theology.
- Worship functions sacramentally because it creates communal space to meet the Lord and experience his presence.
Communion As Anticipation
- Kingdom theology restores the anticipatory dimension of communion as 'do this until I return.'
- Framing the Eucharist as foretaste of restored reality deepens its theological and pastoral weight in Vineyard contexts.
