Shalom & New Creation — God's Vision for Wholeness

Key Scriptures: Isaiah · Romans 8 · Revelation 21–22

Shalom is not merely the absence of conflict — it is God's vision for comprehensive flourishing. This class traces the shalom theme from Eden through the prophets' hope to Paul's groaning creation and the new Jerusalem's river of life, and asks what it means to be agents of shalom in a broken world.

Taught by N.T. Wright (New Testament Scholar & Bishop Emeritus). Free, self-paced course — 3 hr 30 min across 7 sessions.

Course Modules

• The Vision of Shalom — Trace the shalom theme from Genesis through the prophets — God's comprehensive vision for peace, justice, and flourishing for all creation.
• Agents of New Creation — Understand how Christians are called to embody and announce the coming new creation in the present — as a sign and foretaste of God's shalom.

What You Will Learn

• Define 'shalom' in its full biblical scope — not just peace but flourishing.
• Trace shalom from Eden through the prophets to Revelation's new Jerusalem.
• Articulate the Church's calling as agents of new creation and shalom.