We Are Raised Now as Vice-Regents in Christ's Kingdom - Matt Raines

"[The Father] made us alive together with Christ ... and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus" (Ephesians 2:5-6). In Christ, we die to ourselves as a False King. And we are raised as Vice-Regents in the Kingdom of God! A Grand Narrative is at play -- a marred Creation is moving toward the New Creation. The Father is putting all things right in Christ.See the show notes page for this episode at JesusSmart.com----more----And the True Church (Ekklesia) is a microcosm of the New Heavens and Earth to Come ... a precursor of the fullness of the Kingdom.Authentic Christ-Followers are key in this Story of God. The implications are stunning! JESUS SMART: THE PODCASTClick to receive the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releasesWe’re resolved that Jesus Christ is the most brilliant person to walk the planet! He knows how life works best now. And the future belongs to him ... and those who follow him. Even more, the future is breaking into the present.We engage stellar guests. And we’re questing after Kingdom themes -- what Jesus taught and modeled. There's no need to be stuck. His commitment is that we level up.Subscribe and stay connected with your favorite podcast platform. Visit JesusSmart.com.