37 min
The Heart of God's Mission: Dwell Or Repair Whole & Holy: Navigating Faith in a Fragmented World
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Dr. Collin Cornell discusses the mission of God and challenges the traditional view of God's mission as solely reparative. He emphasizes God's desire to draw near to creation and dwell with it. Dr. Cornell also explores the relationship between God's mission and Israel, highlighting the importance of understanding Israel's purpose beyond being purely instrumental. He discusses the role of the church in God's mission and the significance of encountering God in the church. Finally, he applies these concepts to youth ministry, emphasizing the importance of treating young people with curiosity, delight, and genuine interest.
Takeaways
The mission of God is not solely reparative but also involves God's desire to draw near to creation and dwell with it.
Understanding Israel's purpose beyond being purely instrumental is crucial in reevaluating the traditional view of God's mission.
The church plays a special role in God's mission and should be seen as a place where people can encounter God's presence.
In youth ministry, it is important to approach young people with curiosity, delight, and genuine interest rather than trying to fix or control them.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Dr. Cornell's Background
10:31 The History of Missiology
15:24 God's Desire to Dwell with Creation
25:18 Israel's Role in God's Mission
28:11 The Church's Mission and the Mission of God
32:44 Applying Mission in Youth Ministry
37:27 Conclusion
Get full access to Whole & Holy at wholenholy.substack.com/subscribe
Support for free by subscribing to my Substack
Dr. Collin Cornell discusses the mission of God and challenges the traditional view of God's mission as solely reparative. He emphasizes God's desire to draw near to creation and dwell with it. Dr. Cornell also explores the relationship between God's mission and Israel, highlighting the importance of understanding Israel's purpose beyond being purely instrumental. He discusses the role of the church in God's mission and the significance of encountering God in the church. Finally, he applies these concepts to youth ministry, emphasizing the importance of treating young people with curiosity, delight, and genuine interest.
Takeaways
The mission of God is not solely reparative but also involves God's desire to draw near to creation and dwell with it.
Understanding Israel's purpose beyond being purely instrumental is crucial in reevaluating the traditional view of God's mission.
The church plays a special role in God's mission and should be seen as a place where people can encounter God's presence.
In youth ministry, it is important to approach young people with curiosity, delight, and genuine interest rather than trying to fix or control them.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Dr. Cornell's Background
10:31 The History of Missiology
15:24 God's Desire to Dwell with Creation
25:18 Israel's Role in God's Mission
28:11 The Church's Mission and the Mission of God
32:44 Applying Mission in Youth Ministry
37:27 Conclusion
Get full access to Whole & Holy at wholenholy.substack.com/subscribe
37 min