Journey Church The Restoration of All Things
Apr 20, 2025
Discover how Jesus' resurrection serves as the first fruits of a cosmic restoration promised in Scripture. Delve into the imagery of Genesis and Revelation, highlighting the interconnectedness of heaven and earth. Explore the significance of humanity's role as stewards and the implications of our present actions for future renewal. With insights on living in Christ, the importance of justice, and the assurance that no losses are wasted, this discussion offers a hopeful vision for those anticipating the restoration of all things.
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Resurrection As First Fruits
- Paul presents Jesus' resurrection as the "first fruits" guaranteeing a larger new-creation harvest is coming for the whole universe.
- The resurrection signals that Jesus inaugurates a new kind of embodied life to be shared by those in Christ.
Beginning And End Mirror Each Other
- Revelation 21–22 mirrors Genesis 1–2: heaven and earth reunite, chaos waters vanish, and God dwells with humans.
- John depicts new creation with a river, tree of life, no temple needed, and God as the city's light.
God's Aim Is Restoration
- The biblical aim isn't extracting souls from earth but restoring heaven-and-earth as God's temple.
- Judgment reunites and reconciles creation rather than merely deporting individuals to another realm.
