--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Once we get the goal right (the new…" description: "\"“Once we get the goal right (the new creation, not just “heaven”) and the human problem properly diagnosed (idolatry and the corruption of vocation, no..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b41/n-t-wright-1173_dreams_once-we-get-the-goal-right-the-new-creat_793443.png" --- # Once we get the goal right (the new creation, not just… ![“Once we get the goal right (the new creation, not just “heaven”) and the human problem properly diagnosed (idolatry and the corruption of vocation, not just “sin”), the larger biblical vision of Jesus’s death begins to come into view.” quote by N.T. 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Key Takeaway Align goals with true purpose. Themes theology purpose human nature Mood contemplative serious Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - church leadership - personal faith journey - social reform Key Concepts biblical studies ethics spiritual insight Questions to Reflect On - What is your true purpose? - How does recognizing human flaws affect your actions? A Different Perspective Interpretations of sin vary across cultures. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Dreams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dreams/) [Goals](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/goals/) [Jesus death](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/jesus-death/) ## Related quotes > [“The focus in all these cases is upon Jesus’s death on the cross, not the resurrection. These must remain central in any authentic description…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/n-t-wright/the-focus-in-all-these-cases-is-upon-jesus-s-death-on-the-cross-not/) [N.T. 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