Relationship Is the Transformative Space: Living in the Not Yet

This book affirms relationship as the shared human elemental pursuit and proposes relationship as the transformative space. Wonderfully the author asserts it is Gods intention to fulfill this intrinsic human desire in the present in all of us and universally. This desire is an often inarticulate innate desire and pursuit to enjoy and reflect the divine image in which every human being was created. In this book this pursuit is referred to as proleptic spiritual transformation (PrōST). That is this book demonstrates that what is too often relegated to eternity is available now. Relationship is the Transformative Space considers Gods heart in relationship and its implication toward human spirituality and how this intent has been interrupted and restored. God is actively interested in the recovery of a fully expressed image in humanity. Relationship Is the Transformative Space provides an important contribution to the ongoing discussion on Christian Living. Dr. Wooldridge provides a compelling perspective on human transformation and experiential relation with God that warrants serious consideration even if the reader might disagree with his argument. He challenges the reader to consider that no one is left out and argues that all are ultimately included in Gods victory and eventual triumphant celebration. --Nico Vorster North-West University In Relationship Is the Transformative Space Dr. Wooldridge questions the simple though important cant of salvation baptism death and resurrection. He does so by arguing that what waits of spiritual transformation for the follower of Christ may be available today to some large degree. . . . For those interested in present enjoyment of that which is really life this book will be of considerable interest. --Dan Lioy Institute of Lutheran Theology Darryl Wooldridge is an affirming minister. He holds a PhD in theology. The Reverend Dr. Wooldridge openly examines traditional Christian and philosophical assumptions tears at icons and non-inclusive interpretations and represents an open process that is inclined to change opinion or truth as a better understanding emerges. He spent several years in an international organization examining potential ordinands a time in mens prison ministry founded DeepLight Ministries published journal articles wrote essays and drafted two novels.