Synopsis

For the Life of the World: Letters to the Exiles

For the Life of the World is an entertaining film series that explores the deeper meaning of Salvation. Have you ever wondered, “What is my Salvation actually FOR?” Is it only about personal atonement,

 

about getting to heaven, or something that comes later? Is it just to have a “friend in Jesus?”.

Join Evan Koons and his friends – Stephen Grabill, Amy Sherman, Anthony Bradley, Makoto Fujimura, John M. Perkins, Tim Royer and Dwight Gibson – as they discover a “new perspective,” the BIGGER picture of what it means to be “in the world, not of it. ”This seven-part film series and companion Field Guide will help you, your friends, church or organization investigate God’s Economy of All Things – OIKONOMIA (a Greek word that has a lot to say about God’s plan for his creation, the world, and us.)

Explore how God’s purposes are woven into every area of our lives: family, work, art, charity,

education, government, recreation and all creation! The Bible calls us Strangers and Pilgrims, living in “the now and not yet” of God’s Kingdom Come on earth. We are also called to be salt

 

and light, to have a transforming presence among our neighbors. In seven 20-minute-ish episodes, you’ll learn how our lives lived on earth matter in God’s plan for the world.

Anyone familiar with the Christian faith – whether you’re Baptist or Catholic, Orthodox or Presbyterian, madly in love with your church or just about to walk out its doors – will find wonder and hope along this journey. Rediscover our passionate and imaginative callings as agents of God’s grace in every broken place. You’ll travel a vast terrain in each episode, so you might want to watch the series more than once. There’s much to discover and ponder anew!

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For the Life of the World is an entertaining film series that explores the deeper meaning of Salvation. Have you ever wondered, “What is my Salvation actually FOR?” Is it only about personal atonement,

 

about getting to heaven, or something that comes later? Is it just to have a “friend in Jesus?”.

Join Evan Koons and his friends – Stephen Grabill, Amy Sherman, Anthony Bradley, Makoto Fujimura, John M. Perkins, Tim Royer and Dwight Gibson – as they discover a “new perspective,” the BIGGER picture of what it means to be “in the world, not of it. ”This seven-part film series and companion Field Guide will help you, your friends, church or organization investigate God’s Economy of All Things – OIKONOMIA (a Greek word that has a lot to say about God’s plan for his creation, the world, and us.)

Explore how God’s purposes are woven into every area of our lives: family, work, art, charity,

salvation center image

education, government, recreation and all creation! The Bible calls us Strangers and Pilgrims, living in “the now and not yet” of God’s Kingdom Come on earth. We are also called to be salt

 

and light, to have a transforming presence among our neighbors. In seven 20-minute-ish episodes, you’ll learn how our lives lived on earth matter in God’s plan for the world.

Anyone familiar with the Christian faith – whether you’re Baptist or Catholic, Orthodox or Presbyterian, madly in love with your church or just about to walk out its doors – will find wonder and hope along this journey. Rediscover our passionate and imaginative callings as agents of God’s grace in every broken place. You’ll travel a vast terrain in each episode, so you might want to watch the series more than once. There’s much to discover and ponder anew!

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Curriculum

Take your adult small group and children’s classes deeper into the themes of For the Life of the World through our FREE 7 and 14 week curriculum! We even have message outlines for pastors as part of the 7 and 14 week adult small group curriculum. Simply click the buttons to download them now!

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Bonus Material

Gratitude - By Dr. Anthony Bradley

We Want Your Stories

Wonder Rush - Rilke

Drink for What Ails You

Wondering Wanderer

The Useless Video

Wonder Rush - Peter Kreeft

Official Trailer 2

Behold - An Exercise

Lessons from the Baby Jesus

JARS OF CLAY - "Ghost in the Moon" (LIVE)

Hotels and Hospitality

Wonder Rush - Ghost in the Moon

Wonder Rush - Eyes That See

Opostimistic - My New Word

All is Gift

The Ungiving Tree

Evans' Vlog - Jeremiah

Evans' Vlog - Kingfisher

Evan's Field Map

The Messy Vlog

Contact us

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And in case you were wondering...

For the Life of the World was executive produced by the Acton Institute. The mission of the Acton Institute is to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles. Acton is committed to cultivating powerful media for individuals and groups seeking to impact local communities as well as global neighbors with God's abundant gifts.

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