__Creation, Redemption, and the Life of the World__   
"A very important book. By pointing out how a robust doctrine of creation has been missing, Jonathan Wilson shows why evangelical engagement with our world is so feeble. He then lays the foundation for a much richer life by showing the necessary connections between redemption and creation. Most important, he shows how we can build on that trinitarian foundation--in our attitudes toward the body, 'consuming,' the internet, business, and much more--all in the light of transformed worship. All Christians should read this book."  
--__Loren Wilkinson__, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia  
  
"In the current discussions concerning the biblical doctrine of creation, we often bypass what is most important to us as Christians as we debate issues like the age of the earth or the length of the creation days. Jonathan Wilson corrects this oversight as he masterfully guides us to a rich appreciation of God as our Creator and Redeemer."  
--__Tremper Longman III__, Westmont College  
  
"\[A\] beautifully organized and winsomely written book. From the opening chapters on how the doctrine of creation has gone 'missing' in church, through the bracing central chapters on doctrine and Scripture, all the way to the moving meditation on bodies near the end, this volume captivates, instructs, challenges, and delights. It will become the standard text on creation for years to come."  
--__Douglas Harink__, King's University College, Edmonton  
  
"This book should be mandatory reading for pastors, theological students, and believers who care about the burning moral issues of our day and want to rethink them theologically."  
--__Brian Brock__, King's College, University of Aberdeen  
  
"Allowing trinitarian creation and redemption in Jesus Christ to cast mutual light on each other, God's Good World is a mature, robust work."  
--__Philip Rolnick__, professor of theology, University of St. Thomas  
   
"A major contribution to the growing literature on a doctrine that has been sadly neglected until recently. Anyone who wants to discover the rich resource that Christian theology provides both the church and our world as we face the acute environmental challenges will be grateful for this timely book."  
--__Peter Harris__, founder, A Rocha

__Jonathan R. Wilson__ (PhD, Duke University) is Pioneer McDonald Professor of Theology at Carey Theological College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He previously taught at Acadia Divinity College and Westmont College and has served as a pastor. He is the author of numerous books, including Living Faithfully in a Fragmented World, A Primer for Christian Doctrine, and God So Loved the World.

The doctrine of creation has often been neglected in Christian theology. Distinguished evangelical theologian Jonathan Wilson exposes what has been missing in current theological discourse and offers an original, constructive work on this doctrine.  
  
The book unites creation and redemption, showing the significance of God's work of creation for understanding the good news of redemption in Jesus Christ. Wilson develops a trinitarian account of the life of the world and sets forth how to live wisely, hopefully, peaceably, joyfully, and generously in that world. He also shows how a mature doctrine of creation can help the church think practically about contemporary issues, including creation care, sexuality, technology, food and water, and more.

A distinguished evangelical theologian offers an original and constructive work on the doctrine of creation and its practical implications for the life of the church.

__Contents__ Introduction  
__Part 1__ 1. Missing Creation in the Church  
2. Missing Creation in the Academy  
3. Missing Creation in Society  
__Part 2__ 4. The Dialectic of the Kingdom  
5. One Creator: Father, Son, and Spirit  
6. Remapping the Doctrine of Creation  
7. Rereading Scripture  
__Part 3__ 8. Construing the World  
9. Whatever Happened to Worldliness?  
10. Consuming Desire  
11. Stories, Practices, Prayers  
12. Blessed Are the Meek  
13. Being and Becoming Persons  
14. Bodies  
15. Worship  
Indexes

\["For Christians wanting to deepen their understanding of creation", "Addresses neglect of creation in modern theology discussions", "You will gain insight into living joyfully and wisely today"\]

This eBook explores the vital doctrine of creation and its impact on redemption.

Wilson, Jonathan R.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

Introduction

Part 1 1 Missing Creation in the Church

2 Missing Creation in the Academy

3 Missing Creation in Society

Part 2 4 The Dialectic of the Kingdom

5 One Creator: Father, Son, and Spirit

6 Remapping the Doctrine of Creation

7 Rereading Scripture

Part 3 8 Construing the World

9 Whatever Happened to Worldliness?

10 Consuming Desire

11 Stories, Practices, Prayers

12 Blessed Are the Meek

13 Being and Becoming Persons

14 Bodies

15 Worship

Bibliography

Notes on the Artwork

Endnotes

Subject Index

Scripture Index

Back Cover

"God's Good World" by Jonathan R. Wilson explores the doctrine of creation, linking it to redemption. It addresses contemporary issues and encourages wise living in God's creation.

\["For Christians wanting a deeper understanding of creation", "Addresses neglect of creation in modern theology", "You will learn to live joyfully and generously in God's world"\]

Discover the importance of creation in understanding redemption with Jonathan Wilson's insightful book.

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