H2O Church
This is part 7, as we examine what is "Already" and what is "Not yet" in Christ's kingdom.
THE ALREADY: NEW CREATION (of humans)
Isaiah 65:17 ESV
2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV
2 Corinthians 4:6 ESV
THE NOT YET: NEW CREATION (of universe)
Romans 8:21 ESV
The language here is almost mythic. Not as in untrue, but as in a great story, an epic drama; a universe groaning to be set free; a people who have experienced a great rescue so that they are no longer slaves but free; and as a rescued people in an imperiled universe, they have a GLORY to their lives now.
THE ALREADY: THE HOLY SPIRIT
Romans 8:23 ESV
Ephesians 1:13-14 ESV
THE NOT YET: THE REDEMPTION OF OUR BODIES
THE ALREADY: CHRIST REIGNS
Ephesians 1:19-23 ESV
THE NOT YET: THE DESTRUCTION OF GOD’S ENEMIES
1 Corinthians 15:24-26 ESV
Because Jesus died, rose again, and ascended on high as LORD
You have a new identity
with a new power
and a new mission