Before commenting on the first through the fourth themes, let's spend a preliminary moment on the fifth. The fifth theme, "The Kingdom of God is at hand. Trust in God," is both the goal and the context in which the other four are to be understood and practiced.
Jesus calls us to trust in God because God is active in the world and the establishment of God's reign of abundance, justice, compassion, and mercy is about to unfold. Once we trust in God, we can live without fear that the realities of the present age: scarcity, violence, revenge, injustice, and death have real power.
Jesus' ministry of provision, exorcism, healing, and forgiveness are signs demonstrating that the realities of the present age are being undone by the gracious activity of God.
No comments:
Post a Comment