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Heaven on Earth: The Vision of Ephesians for Today’s Church - N.T. Wright - 186 - FrontStage

How can the Church live out the hope of heaven on earth? N.T. Wright joins Jason Daye to explore the powerful, unifying vision of Ephesians and what it means for ministry and life today. How can the Church embody biblical unity in a divided world and reflect heaven on earth by participating in God’s redemptive plan? In this episode of FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye welcomes Dr. N. T. Wright, one of the world’s foremost New Testament scholars and author of The Vision of Ephesians. Together they explore how Paul’s letter calls believers to a renewed imagination of heaven and earth united in Christ, and how that vision shapes both our present mission and future hope. They discuss how Ephesians invites us to engage Scripture honestly, to resist bending it to fit our assumptions, and to rediscover the unity, renewal, and purpose God intends for His people. Dr. Wright shares practical ways he seeks personal refreshment, offers insights on the temptation to treat heaven as escapism, and reflects on how the Church can embody God’s reconciling work in divisive times. They discuss: ▪️Why Ephesians offers a “visionary letter” for the Church today ▪️How heaven and earth unite in God’s redemptive plan ▪️The difference between escapism and participation in God’s renewal ▪️What true biblical unity looks like in a divided world ▪️How Scripture shapes leaders who live out the gospel in daily ministry This conversation invites pastors, ministry leaders, and believers alike to see Ephesians not as distant theology but as a living invitation to join God’s ongoing work of renewal, reflect His unity, and live faithfully in anticipation of heaven and earth made one in Christ. Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/network Some key takeaways from this conversation: N.T. Wright on the importance of understanding God’s grand story: "God's plan from the start was to sum up in the Messiah everything in heaven and on earth." N.T. Wright on the significance of understanding the Church as God’s multicultural family: "The Church, from the beginning, was the original multicultural project." N.T. Wright on the importance of developing authentic, contextually grounded expressions of faith: "We need to develop styles of ministry, styles of worship, styles of prayer, lament, and praise, which enable us to take the whole armor of God." ---------------- Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week, we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed. Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the entire Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide (Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our amazing guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how that episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your regular staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.) Love well, live well, and lead well ---------------- Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession ---------------- Follow PastorServe LinkedIn   / pastorserve   Twitter   / pastorserve   Instagram   / pastorserve   Facebook   / pastorserve   ---------------- Connect with Jason Daye LinkedIn   / jasondaye   Instagram   / jasondaye   N. T. Wright, The Vision of Ephesians, heaven on earth, Ephesians Bible study, Christian unity, church renewal, biblical theology, kingdom of God, heaven and earth united, hope for the church, spiritual formation, Christian leadership, pastors and ministry leaders