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Societal Renewal. InterVarsity and Societal Renewal. “Social engagement and evangelism are not the gospel, they are how the gospel moves forward.” Rick Richardson. Gospel of Word and Deed. Revelation 5 Vision. Transformative Dynamism. Gives us access to personal salvation
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Societal Renewal InterVarsity and Societal Renewal
“Social engagement and evangelism are not the gospel, they are how the gospel moves forward.” Rick Richardson Gospel of Word and Deed Revelation 5 Vision
Transformative Dynamism • Gives us access to personal salvation • Allows the individual to be transformed • Provides escape from Hell • Provides relationship with God • Personal spheres are transformed • Allows for corporate redemption • Justice and freedom is established • Provides escape from downward spiral • Provides evidence of God’s power • Corporate spheres are transformed Gospel Message Kingdom Message • Dichotomization of global responsibility from personal salvation • Activist metaphysic • Skewed preoccupation with justice • Comfort with individual brokenness • Lack of evangelistic activity • Dichotomization of personal salvation from global responsibility • Self-centered metaphysic • Skewed doctrinal preoccupation • Comfort with corporate brokenness • Extending historical injustices Marginalized Ideology
“More potently than by any other means, change the university and you change the world” Charles Malik Former UN General Secretary What the World Needs is Societal Renewal (Revival and Awakening) Power to Change the World Seven Institutions of Society