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Where do we draw the line? With apologies to Al Wolters  Creation Regained
Imagine this box represents creation in all its variety. Suppose we have to draw a line between the kingdom of God and the word - where would we draw the line?
One option is to draw the line horizontally separating the church from the rest of creation
Another is to draw a vertical line:
A horizontal line suggests dualism: some aspects of creation are more important than others.  A vertical line is the biblical picture. It cuts across all of creation. The contrast is between two regimes rather than two realms - it is a jagged moveable line.
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Where Do We Draw The Line?

  • 1. Where do we draw the line? With apologies to Al Wolters Creation Regained
  • 2. Imagine this box represents creation in all its variety. Suppose we have to draw a line between the kingdom of God and the word - where would we draw the line?
  • 3. One option is to draw the line horizontally separating the church from the rest of creation
  • 4. Another is to draw a vertical line:
  • 5. A horizontal line suggests dualism: some aspects of creation are more important than others. A vertical line is the biblical picture. It cuts across all of creation. The contrast is between two regimes rather than two realms - it is a jagged moveable line.
  • 6.
  • 7.