In Surprised by Hope, Tom Wright transformed how millions understood
life after death - showing that authentic Christian hope isn't about
"going to heaven," but about "heaven coming to earth" in the new
creation. Now, in God's Homecoming, world renowned theologian Tom
Wright takes this vision a step further. Through a powerful
exploration of Paul's letters and the Hebrew prophets, he reveals that
biblical hope is not limited to individual salvation, but the renewal
and reconciliation of all creation. At the heart of this hope is the
promise that the Creator God will return to dwell among his people,
filling the whole world with his glorious, healing presence. Wright's
in depth reading of Scripture reframes our understanding of grace,
showing that Christianity is not about escaping the world but about
God's initiative to restore it. When we stop asking, "How can I get to
heaven?" and instead grasp God's desire to come and dwell with us, in
us, and through us, we rediscover the true depth of the gospel: a
story suffused with love, renewal, and divine purpose. A profound
follow-up to Surprised by Hope, God's Homecoming is essential reading
for anyone interested in Christian theology, biblical studies, the
afterlife, and the hope of resurrection, as well as fans of Tom Wright
(NT Wright).
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The Forgotten Promise of Future Renewal
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780281089178
Publisert
2025
Utgiver
SPCK
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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