Adapted from Al Wolters Creation Regained

1. Where do we draw the line? With apologies to Al Wolters Creation Regained

2. Imagine this box represents creation in all its variety. Suppose we have to draw a line between the kingdom of God and the word - where would we draw the line?

3. One option is to draw the line horizontally separating the church from the rest of creation

4. Another is to draw a vertical line:

5. A horizontal line suggests dualism: some aspects of creation are more important than others. A vertical line is the biblical picture. It cuts across all of creation. The contrast is between two regimes rather than two realms - it is a jagged moveable line.