#185 – Salvation: Cosmic Restoration

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what cosmic restoration is and why it is important. 

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why is this a neglected aspect of the doctrine of salvation?
• What is cosmic restoration?
• What are the two extreme views of cosmic restoration?
• How is cosmic restoration accomplished?
• Isn’t all this going to burn up anyways? Why does God care about the world?
• Why is the idea of Gnosticism so popular?
• Will there be dinosaurs in heaven?
• What is going to happen and why is this good news?

Helpful Definitions:

• Cosmic Restoration: All of God's creation; both spiritual and physical, is going to experience true delight in the presence of God.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Ephesians 1:9-10, Revelation 21:1-6
• “Grounded in Heaven” by Mike Allen

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