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Really enjoyed this discussion between @JonahDispatch and @DavidAFrench on eschatology. FWIW, here's my 2¢:
To me the question of how eschatology affects Christian action in the world isn't so much *when* Jesus is coming back (today or in a thousand years). 1/6 https://twitter.com/JonahRemnant/status/1263816639767863303
To me the question of how eschatology affects Christian action in the world isn't so much *when* Jesus is coming back (today or in a thousand years). 1/6 https://twitter.com/JonahRemnant/status/1263816639767863303
The better question is: Is there continuity between our work here and the kingdom to come? In other words, will our cultural work be brought into the new heavens and the new earth? If not, human action should focus on that which lasts, the spiritual: evangelism, missions, etc.
If yes, then "worldly" work becomes a vocation. Jesus is ruling on earth *now* and using human creativity for his eschatological ends. Life isn't just about soul saving, it's about culture building. He may word it differently, but I think @DavidBahnsen would agree thus far. 3/6
How does this effect politics? Every Christian should join their voice in calling progressives to conserve the order of Gen 1, but those who see continuity between our work here and now and the kingdom come will also call conservatives to progress toward the order of Rev 22. 4/6
As Oliver O'Donovan puts it, "Something about our human vocation has been shown to us: we are called to a final destiny in the life of the new Jerusalem, subject to the throne of God and the Lamb.... " 5/6
"...Only of that throne can it be said that by its sheer prevailing it gives life. All other thrones need further justification; their role is subordinated to the task of preparing the way for that final one." 6/6 https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Judgement-Bampton-Lectures/dp/0802863469
