The Quaker Vision (in Christian Terms)

God/CHRIST

God/Christ is the source and the life power animating all that exists

 

GOSPEL ORDER

There is an order to all that exists that is established by God/Christ

 

RELATIONSHIP

We are in relationship with God/Christ and all that exists.This can be either right relationship or dysfunctional relationship. Dysfunctional relationship is what is called 'fallen' or 'sinful'.

 

THE INWARD LIGHT/CHRIST

God/Christ is present and directly available to everyone inwardly and spiritually through the Inward Light/Christ.

 

Internal jUSTIFICATION/SANCTIFICATION

If we turn to the Inward Light/Christ and allow this power to work within us we can experience justification and sanctification bringing us into harmony with God/Christ each other and the order of creation.

 

External JUSTIFICATION/SANCTIFICATION

Internal justification/sanctification leads to external justification/sanctification. Being in harmony with God/Christ and the order of creation reveals itself in a transformed state of being in the world.

 

The New Creation/kingdom of god

The New Creation or Kingdom of God is established on earth progressively and incrementally as each part of creation is transformed and brought into harmony with God/Christ and the order that God/Christ has given to creation.