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As the gospels present it to us, the mission of Jesus of Nazareth is about the way in which the community of God's people - historically, the Jewish people who had first received the law and the covenant - is being re-created in relation to Jesus himself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the transformative mission of Jesus in relation to the community of believers.
Rowan Williams discusses how the gospels portray Jesus's mission as one that redefines and revitalizes the community of God's followers, particularly the Jewish people, who initially received the divine law and covenant. This highlights the idea that Jesus's presence and teachings serve to reshape the identity and purpose of this community in accordance with a new understanding of faith and relationship with the divine.
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JesusCommunityTransformationFaithCovenant
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon about community building in the church.
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