A fresh perspective on the kingdom of God and how we can be an integral part of God's work in this world
Jesus’ entire mission and ministry revolved around one key concept: the kingdom of God. But many, perhaps most, modern Christians misunderstand the term “kingdom of God.” They see it as a synonym for heaven, solely as something that will transpire in the next life. They perceive it as “still to come” rather than “already begun.”
In The World as It Should Be, social-justice worker and citizen organizer Greg Pierce sets out to help people reimagine the kingdom of God as Jesus originally intended—it is both heavenly and earthly, and because it is earthly, each of us is called to get to work right now on creating the world as it should be.
Through 30 short essays, each followed by questions for reflection and dialogue with others, Pierce uses Jesus’ own words and actions to help us understand that the only way this world will become the world God intended it to be is if we actively participate in kingdom work. But unlike so many books that prescribe steps to take to bring about change, Pierce steers clear of offering specific solutions to difficult issues of public or social policy. Instead he allows us to determine for ourselves the implications of bringing about the kingdom that Jesus so passionately proclaimed and the actions we should take to do so.