__Pete Hughes__, along with his wife Bee, leads Kings Cross Church (KXC), a new church in central London reaching people in their 20s and 30s. A regular speaker at festivals and conferences across the UK and beyond, and part of the leadership team of the new Wildfires Conference, Pete is one of the emerging new leaders of the twenty-first-century church.

__God is on a mission to make all things new: from the fashion industry to the business community, from politics to education and from entertainment to media and the arts. God's burning desire is to bring restoration to every sphere of society.__  
   
 Starting in Genesis and working through the Scriptures, All Things New will take you on a journey into the very heart of God and His relentless passion to redeem lives, heal the nations, rewire the culture, and bring renewal to all of creation.  
   
 As we immerse ourselves in the greatest story ever told we find our ultimate sense of belonging, our purpose in the present and our hope for the future. We become actors in this unfolding drama, pushing forward God's purposes for the world and joining His mission to make all things new.

'As a pastor leading a similar church in a similar city, I pay very close attention to Pete Hughes and KXC. Not only do I count Pete a dear friend, but I view him as one of the best emerging thinkers and leaders in the western church. The community that has grown up around them at KXC is simply incredible. Few churches manage to capture the holistic nature of the kingdom with such tenacity and clarity—from spiritual formation of the soul to the transformation of society. Pete's opening claim that "the story you live in is the story you live out" shows just how key the biblical narrative has been in the architecture of Pete and KXC's vision of church. I simply can't recommend this book enough. I want every person in my church to read this.'

'Pete Hughes has written a beautiful book. He makes the story of Scripture urgent, compelling and desirable for those seeking to do mission in our post-Christian context. Theologically deep, and resonant with the Spirit, this will re-enchant many longing hearts.'

'Pete Hughes is an extraordinarily gifted church leader. The central London church he started, KXC, has grown to be a significant Christian presence in a very challenging area. I am delighted he has written a book, sharing his experiences and wisdom.'

'All Things New is magnificent. Deeply theological, rooted in real life and yet a prophetic call to go both deeper and further. Magnificent.'

By exploring God's character and His mission revealed throughout the narrative of Scripture, All Things New inspires and equips the reader to join the story and be agents of cultural renewal to the world around us.

Pete Hughes

Foreword

Preface

Intro: The Story We Live In

Part I: In the Beginning …

Chapter 1. Genesis, Science and the Art of Myth-Busting

Chapter 2. Creation and the Image-Bearers of God

Chapter 3. De-creation and the Distortion of the Image

Chapter 4. Personal Reflections: Lost and Found

Part II: The Story of Israel

Chapter 5. From Slavery to the Promised Land

Chapter 6. From the Promised Land to Slavery

Chapter 7. Exile, Homesickness and the Hope for New Life

Chapter 8. Personal Reflections: The Power of Story

Part III: Jesus and the New Creation

Chapter 9. The Second Beginning

Chapter 10. Recognizing Jesus

Chapter 11. Jesus, the Gospel and the Kingdom of God

Chapter 12. Personal Reflections: Destiny Hidden in History

Part IV: The Darkness of Night and the Dawn of New Day

Chapter 13. The Death of the King and the Life of the Kingdom

Chapter 14. The Resurrection and the Birth of the New Humanity

Chapter 15. The Spirit and the New Creation

Chapter 16. Personal Reflections: From Brokenness to Breakthrough

Part V: The Church on Fire, the City Alive

Chapter 17. The Church as the Kingdom Army

Chapter 18. Disciples Shaped by the Story of God

Chapter 19. Personal Reflections: From Revival to Awakening

Part VI: An End to Live For

Chapter 20. Rethinking Hell: Throwing the Serpent Out of the Garden City

Chapter 21. Home Sweet Home: The Marriage of Heaven and Earth

Chapter 22. Personal Reflections: Grieving with Hope

OUTRO: The Story We Live Out

Acknowledgements

Notes

God is on a mission to make all things new: from the fashion industry to the business community, from politics to education and from entertainment to media and the arts. God’s burning desire is to bring restoration to every sphere of society.  
   
 Starting in Genesis and working through the Scriptures, All Things New will take you on a journey into the very heart of God and His relentless passion to redeem lives, heal the nations, rewire the culture, and bring renewal to all of creation.  
   
 As we immerse ourselves in the greatest story ever told we find our ultimate sense of belonging, our purpose in the present and our hope for the future. We become actors in this unfolding drama, pushing forward God’s purposes for the world and joining His mission to make all things new.

\["For active Christians and Church leaders","Pete Hughes explores the story of renewal through God's grace ","You'll see more of how God changes culture through Christians "\]

Foreword

Preface

Introduction: The Story We Live In

Part I: In the Beginning …

1\. Genesis, Science and the Art of Myth-Busting

2\. Creation and the Image-Bearers of God

3\. De-creation and the Distortion of the Image

4\. Personal Reflections: Lost and Found

Part II: The Story of Israel

5\. From Slavery to the Promised Land

6\. From the Promised Land to Slavery

7\. Exile, Homesickness and the Hope for New Life

8\. Personal Reflections: The Power of Story

Part III: Jesus and the New Creation

9\. The Second Beginning

10\. Recognizing Jesus

11\. Jesus, the Gospel and the Kingdom of God

12\. Personal Reflections: Destiny Hidden in History

Part IV: The Darkness of Night and the Dawn of New Day

13\. The Death of the King and the Life of the Kingdom

14\. The Resurrection and the Birth of the New Humanity

15\. The Spirit and the New Creation

16\. Personal Reflections: From Brokenness to Breakthrough

Part V: The Church on Fire, the City Alive

17\. The Church as the Kingdom Army

18\. Disciples Shaped by the Story of God

19\. Personal Reflections: From Revival to Awakening

Part VI: An End to Live For

20\. Rethinking Hell: Throwing the Serpent Out of the Garden City

21\. Home Sweet Home: The Marriage of Heaven and Earth

22\. Personal Reflections: Grieving with Hope

Outro: The Story We Live Out

Acknowledgements

Notes

‘Pete Hughes is an extraordinarily gifted church leader. The central London church he started, KXC, has grown to be a significant Christian presence in a very challenging area. I am delighted he has written a book, sharing his experiences and wisdom.’ - Nicky Gumbel, Vicar of HTB Church and Pioneer of the Alpha Course

‘For those fully persuaded by the narrative of Scripture, passionate about the reality of the kingdom of God and anxious to see his rule and reign breaking in to our cities and our communities, this is a book worth selling a shirt for! For years now, Pete and Bee have been practising what they preach and looking for cultural renewal in the heart of the city. They are the real deal, and this book is an outworking of their authentic experiences and is a rich resource indeed.’ - Eleanor Mumford, Cofounder of Vineyard Churches

‘All Things New is magnificent. Deeply theological, rooted in real life and yet a prophetic call to go both deeper and further. Magnificent.’ - Mike Pilavachi, Cofounder of Soul Survivor

‘Pete Hughes not only leads one of London’s most innovative churches, he also thinks deeply about the gospel and the culture in which it plays out today. This book skilfully relates the big story of the Bible with the particular story of planting a church in cosmopolitan, secular London. It will inspire you to reimagine not just the church but also the neighbourhood around you, in the light of the magnificent story of divine grace at work in the world.’ - Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, Bishop of Kensington and President of St Mellitus College

‘Pete Hughes has written a beautiful book. He makes the story of Scripture urgent, compelling and desirable for those seeking to do mission in our post-Christian context. Theologically deep, and resonant with the Spirit, this will re-enchant many longing hearts.’ - Jon Tyson, Church of the City New York and Author of The Burden Is Light

‘Wow! This book is profound. Pete helps me recapture the beauty and majesty of the Divine story and then invites and inspires me to live it out in real time—in these times! Relevant, poignant, practical and honest, this book will inspire you, challenge you and change you!’ - Danielle Strickland, Speaker, Author, Justice Advocate

‘What you hold in your hand is not a manual. It’s something bolder. It’s a story. We have excelled in creating strategies for growing churches and reaching cities. What we desperately need is a story. We have multiplied programs for increasing our influence ... but the need of the hour is for people. People immersed in the presence of God, empowered by his Spirit who creatively and courageously live in and live out the ancient story. My friend Pete Hughes is one of those people. I have watched his journey, and that of the KXC community, as they passionately and relentlessly step into the story of God in the pages of Scripture and the streets of their city. All Things New tells their story and reminds us that the story of God is big. Big enough to claim the whole of our lives and beautiful enough to bring renewal to all of creation. Theologically robust, biblically immersed and culturally engaged, All Things New offers a way for every believer to partner with Jesus in bringing hope to hurting humanity. From the first page to the last it reminds us that everything everywhere is being swept up in a story of unforgettable, indestructible hope.’ - Alan Scott, Pastor and Author of Scattered Servants

‘As a pastor leading a similar church in a similar city, I pay very close attention to Pete Hughes and KXC. Not only do I count Pete a dear friend, but I view him as one of the best emerging thinkers and leaders in the western church. The community that has grown up around them at KXC is simply incredible. Few churches manage to capture the holistic nature of the kingdom with such tenacity and clarity—from spiritual formation of the soul to the transformation of society. Pete’s opening claim that “the story you live in is the story you live out” shows just how key the biblical narrative has been in the architecture of Pete and KXC’s vision of church. I simply can’t recommend this book enough. I want every person in my church to read this.’ - John Mark Comer, Author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Pastor for Teaching and Vision at Bridgetown Church, Portland

‘Look around at the stories our culture tells to explain the world; they either seem to be teetering on the brink of collapse or are duelling for supremacy, leaving us dizzy, dismayed and confused. In All Things New, Pete Hughes offers us a different story, a rich biblical drama which is not only breathtaking but true. A redemptive story which Pete and his vibrant church are living out in London’s King’s Cross, and which with verve and vision he invites the reader to inhabit and to see all things made new.’ - Mark Sayers, Senior Pastor of Red Church, Melbourne, and Author of Strange Days and Reappearing Church

Pete Hughes from King's Cross Church London &amp; New Wine 2020 Key Speaker, unpacks God's passion for restoration in all areas throughout Scripture &amp; how we can play a part in it.

Pete Hughes, along with his wife Bee, leads Kings Cross Church (KXC), a new church in central London reaching people in their 20s and 30s. A regular speaker at festivals and conferences across the UK and beyond, and part of the leadership team of the new Wildfires Conference, Pete is one of the emerging new leaders of the twenty-first-century church.

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