The well-known eschatological scheme of the "now" and "not yet" of the Kingdom of God is increasingly being critizised by charismatics. Pastors within the Post-Toronto-movement argue that the scheme isn't helpful, because it tends to underscore the "not yet" of healing and victory, inducing a passive and defeatist Christianity.
They certainly have a point. The term "Now/Not yet" has become jaded, and in many churches it seems to emphasize the "not yet" to the extend that the "now" hardly functions in faith practices.
Previously, I've argued to not let go of the tension of the "Now/Not Yet" (inaugurated eschatology), but to enhance this eschatological scheme from a pneumatological perspective. That's what this new blog series is about. Admittely, this is a series for serious theologians who are prepared to travel far and dig deep ;-)
We'll be drawing from Wolfhart Pannenberg, Vel-Matti Kärkkainen, Frank D. Macchia, and others. In this first episode, we'll trace the original "Now/Not Yet" back as understood by George E. Ladd, Derek Morphew (Vineyard) and New Wine.
