We are living 'between the times' - the time of Christ's…
“We are living 'between the times' - the time of Christ's resurrection and the new age of the Spirit, and the time of fulfillment in Christ. Life in the Spirit is a pledge, a 'down-payment', on the final kingdom of shalom. In the meantime, we are to be signs of the kingdom which is, and which is coming.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
We exist between Christ’s resurrection and the future divine kingdom, living in the Spirit as a preview of ultimate peace, called to represent the coming kingdom now.
In simple terms: We are in a transitional spiritual era, acting as signs of the future kingdom.
Key Takeaway
Live as a foretaste of the kingdom, embodying its values now.
Themes
faith
spirituality
hope
kingdom
mission
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church outreach
- personal devotion
- community service
- teaching ministry
Key Concepts
Eschatology
spiritual formation
Christian living
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be a sign of the kingdom today?
- How can this shape daily decisions?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary on timing and nature of the “kingdom.”