In the book, Tokens of Trust, by Rowan Williams, it is simple to see and understand God’s purpose. However, to an outsider who has never read the book, it may be difficult to see God’s purpose. As Christians, it is our duty to find out the integrity behind God’s purpose. All of the terror and conflict going on in the world is not part of God’s plan. In its place is peace and praise. These ideas are founded through communities of people, not individually. Peace and praise are common themes that can be found throughout the novel Tokens of Trust, by Rowan Williams. Christ’s objective can be comprehended through Jesus’ ministry, the salvation, and the church. In order to fully understand His purpose, one must first understand that “The purpose
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Rowan states, “Christians talk of Jesus as ‘paying the price of sin’” (Williams, 85). Sin has major effects on all of us. Sin is a loss of freedom, which impairs our relationship with Jesus Christ. Sin is also described as turning our backs towards Jesus. There are several different types of sin, however they are all just as harmful. It is not possible for a person to be sin free, so everyone can be considered a sinner. We were all born with original sin, so we have deceived the father since the beginning of time. If we live in a life of mistrust and sin, it is certain to take the life that is in us. The image of Jesus hanging on the cross suggests that “You have come to a place where you cannot recognize life itself for what it is” (Williams, 86). Because we reject what Jesus has to give, He is holding the weight of our sin. St. Paul mentions that He becomes sin. Jesus’ sacrifice is the gift in which makes peace with God. In order to restore peace, Jesus gave his whole self to God. The harmony between Jesus and God can be seen as an act that lead to His death. Williams explains, “Appropriately, the Nicene Creed keeps it simple- just a few words: ‘for us and our salvation’” (Williams, 88). Even after everything that happened to Jesus on the cross, He is still at peace with God. The crucifixion of Jesus Christ displays God’s existence at one of the worst times. Some experts say that the …show more content…
Williams says, “the church is a community of active peacemaking and peacekeeping where no one exists in isolation or grows up in isolation or suffers in isolation” (Williams, 106). Being a part of the church is having a constant sense of peace and being part of a strong community. The church is said to be the Body of Christ. It is made up of gifts from the Holy Spirit and a variety of different relationships with God. The New Testament talks about ‘holy people’. Holy people are people who have been adopted by God to be a part of His relationship. This relationship can be explained when Christians are together stating who they are. This has often been referred to as communion. The communion of the church is for those who have been absorbed into the life of Jesus. Baptism is also a special event that overcomes the original sin we are all born with. Through this act, we are all able to see a clearer vision of what the church actually is: it is a place to worship, a place to believe, and a place to call home. The Body of Christ is made up of many parts, but together is whole in the sense of community which can be found through the
Rowan states, “Christians talk of Jesus as ‘paying the price of sin’” (Williams, 85). Sin has major effects on all of us. Sin is a loss of freedom, which impairs our relationship with Jesus Christ. Sin is also described as turning our backs towards Jesus. There are several different types of sin, however they are all just as harmful. It is not possible for a person to be sin free, so everyone can be considered a sinner. We were all born with original sin, so we have deceived the father since the beginning of time. If we live in a life of mistrust and sin, it is certain to take the life that is in us. The image of Jesus hanging on the cross suggests that “You have come to a place where you cannot recognize life itself for what it is” (Williams, 86). Because we reject what Jesus has to give, He is holding the weight of our sin. St. Paul mentions that He becomes sin. Jesus’ sacrifice is the gift in which makes peace with God. In order to restore peace, Jesus gave his whole self to God. The harmony between Jesus and God can be seen as an act that lead to His death. Williams explains, “Appropriately, the Nicene Creed keeps it simple- just a few words: ‘for us and our salvation’” (Williams, 88). Even after everything that happened to Jesus on the cross, He is still at peace with God. The crucifixion of Jesus Christ displays God’s existence at one of the worst times. Some experts say that the …show more content…
Williams says, “the church is a community of active peacemaking and peacekeeping where no one exists in isolation or grows up in isolation or suffers in isolation” (Williams, 106). Being a part of the church is having a constant sense of peace and being part of a strong community. The church is said to be the Body of Christ. It is made up of gifts from the Holy Spirit and a variety of different relationships with God. The New Testament talks about ‘holy people’. Holy people are people who have been adopted by God to be a part of His relationship. This relationship can be explained when Christians are together stating who they are. This has often been referred to as communion. The communion of the church is for those who have been absorbed into the life of Jesus. Baptism is also a special event that overcomes the original sin we are all born with. Through this act, we are all able to see a clearer vision of what the church actually is: it is a place to worship, a place to believe, and a place to call home. The Body of Christ is made up of many parts, but together is whole in the sense of community which can be found through the