Embodying New Creation: How Resurrection Launches Our Role Today (Revelation Series Finale)

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Feb 12, 2024

In this final episode of the longest series ever, the hosts address listener emails and discuss Tim Stafford's gallbladder. They respond to pushback on platforming younger people on social media and the potential risks and benefits. They also explore the concept of new creation and its connection to the resurrection. The hosts discuss the role of pastors and the importance of clarity in defining their responsibilities within the church. They touch on attacking others when things go wrong and the constraints of emotion. Join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

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ANECDOTE

Gallbladder Diagnosis

Listeners correctly diagnosed Tim Stafford's stomach pain as a gallbladder issue through emails.
Tim subsequently scheduled an ultrasound, highlighting the community's attentiveness.

ANECDOTE

Name Correction

A listener corrected Mike Erre's mispronunciation of Alan Crider's name.
Erre acknowledged past mispronunciations, demonstrating humility.

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Social Media as Shared Learning

A listener views social media as a shared learning space, not a platform for experts.
Mike Erre agrees but notes his children view influencers as experts, raising concerns about discernment.

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Discover how the resurrection of Jesus launches the New Creation project and what it means for us to live as New Creation people now. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford conclude their Revelation series by connecting Genesis, Revelation, and Paul's teachings to explore how we can embody New Creation realities and witness to its transformative power in our daily lives.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding New Creation – How Jesus's resurrection initiated the New Creation and redefines our identity and mission.

• Genesis and Revelation Parallels – Exploring the connections between the Creation and New Creation narratives to grasp God's overarching plan.

• Living as New Creation People Now – Practical ways to embody New Creation values and ethics in the present age.

• Paul's Teachings on Resurrection – Unpacking 1 Corinthians 15 and 2 Corinthians 5:17 to understand the implications of resurrection for New Creation.

• Clarifying Pastoral Expectations – Discussing the importance of defining pastoral roles to foster healthier church communities.

Resources Mentioned:

• 1 Corinthians 15 – [Link]

• 2 Corinthians 5:17 – [Link]

• Gordon Fee's Writings on the Holy Spirit – [Link]

• Onsite Workshops – onsiteworkshops.com

• Craig Keener – Insights into Pentecostal scholarship

• Upcoming Conversation with Nije Gupta – Author of "Tell Her Story" and "A Peculiar People"

Call to Action:

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