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Biblical worldview Quote by N.T. Wright

“Within the biblical worldview (which has not so much been disproved as ignored in much modern thought), heaven and earth overlap, and do so at certain specific times and places, Jesus and the Spirit being the key markers. In the same way, at certain places and moments God's future and God's past…” quote by N.T. Wright
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““Within the biblical worldview (which has not so much been disproved as ignored in much modern thought), heaven and earth overlap, and do so at certain specific times and places, Jesus and the Spirit being the key markers. In the same way, at certain places and moments God's future and God's past (that is, events like Jesus's death and resurrection) arrive in the present--rather as though you were to sit down to a meal and discover your great-great-grandparents, and also your great-great-grandchildren, turning up to join you. That's how God's time works.””

N.T. Wright

About This Quote

Source Speech: The Biblical Worldview, N.T. Wright, 2005

Divine time intertwines past, present, and future, allowing biblical events to intersect with current moments like a shared meal across generations.

In simple terms: God’s time blends past, present, and future.

Key Takeaway

Recognize spiritual continuity.

Themes

theology time spirituality biblical narrative

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • faith
  • spiritual reflection
  • hope

Key Concepts

historical continuity personal faith intergenerational connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect daily decisions?
  • Can you experience “God’s time” today?
A Different Perspective

Divine timing may feel abstract.

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