God of All Things: Rediscovering the Sacred in an Everyday World

by Andrew Wilson, Jen Wilkin (Foreword by)

Overview

Abstract theology is overrated, for God can be found in even the most ordinary of things.

Jesus used things like a lily, sparrow, and sheep to teach about the kingdom of God. And in the Old Testament, God repeatedly describes himself and his saving work in relation to physical things such as a rock, horn, or eagle.

In God of All Things, pastor and author Andrew Wilson invites you to rediscover God in this way, too--through ordinary, everyday things. He explores the idea of a material world and presents a variety of created marvels that reveal the gospel in everyday life and fuel worship and joy in God--marvels like:

• Dust: the image of God
• Horns: the salvation of God
• Donkeys: the peace of God
• Water: the life of God
• Viruses: the problem of God
• Cities: the kingdom of God

God of All Things will leave you with a deeper understanding of Scripture, the world you live in, and the God who made it all.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310109099
Publisher:	Zondervan
Publication date:	03/02/2021
Sold by:	HarperCollins Publishing
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Andrew Wilson is teaching pastor at King’s Church London and has theology degrees from Cambridge (MA), London School of Theology (MTh), and King’s College London (PhD). He is a columnist for Christianity Today and has written several books, including Echoes of Exodus and Spirit and Sacrament.

Table of Contents

Foreword xi

Introduction: Tug Things of God 1

Part 1 Old Testament

1 Dust: The Image of God 9

2 Earthquakes: The Glory of God 15

3 Pigs: The Welcome of God 21

4 Livestock: The Substitution of God 27

5 Tools: The Weapons of God 33

6 Horns: The Salvation of God 39

7 Galaxies: The Greatness of God 45

8 Stones: The Triumph of GOD 51

9 Honey: The Sweetness Of God 57

10 Sex: The Love of God 63

11 Mountains: The Covenants of God 71

12 Gardens: The Presence of God 79

13 Rainbows: The Faithfulness of God 85

14 Donkeys: The Peace of God 91

15 Sun: The Primacy of God 97

Part 2 New Testament

16 Salt: The People of God 105

17 Rain: The Grace of God 111

18 Sea: The Awe of God 117

19 Flowers: The Provision of God 123

20 Wind: The Spirit of God 129

21 Water: The Life of God 135

22 Bread: The Son of God 141

23 Trees: The Cross of God 147

24 Trumpets: The Victory of God 153

25 Pots: The Power of Cod 161

26 Fruit: The Kindness of God 167

27 Viruses: The Problem of God 175

28 Cities: The Kingdom of God 181

29 Light: The Brilliance of God 187

30 Clothes: The Revelation of God 193

Conclusion: The God of Things 199

Acknowledgements 203

Notes 205

Editorial Reviews

'A treasure of a book from Andrew, and one that I didn't want to finish. Seeing God through everything he has made is sheer delight.'

Terry Virgo

'Creation was always meant to point beyond itself, and Andrew Wilson shows us the myriad and wonderful ways in which it does. This book is packed with insight and nourishment on every page. I found myself pointed to Christ in so many surprising and fresh ways, and provoked to worship a God of such grace and beauty.'

pastor and author Sam Allberry

'What a wonderful book! God of All Things caught my attention from the start, reminding me that all God's works—and I do mean all—proclaim his glory. From rainbows to donkeys to everyday tools, the things of this life really do reveal the God of life. This book is a delightful primer in learning how to truly see things for what they are.'

Hannah Anderson

'Reading each chapter, I marveled anew at the kindness of God to instruct his children with such gentle care.'

Jen Wilkin

'Andrew Wilson is one of my favorite writers. And this book reminds me why. He displays a gift for weaving biblical theology with everyday illustrations that leads me to worship God. In this book, you'll get to know God's Word more deeply. And you'll never look at the world the same way.'

Collin Hansen