Faith is more than believing in the work of Jesus on the cross; our faith encompasses his entire life, death, and resurrection—from his relinquishing of divine status (Phil 2:6) to his exaltation (Rom 1:3-5). This broader understanding reveals the fullness of the gospel as the restoration of humanity and all creation through Christ’s mission.

In Christ, the story of Adam’s failure finds its resolution in perfect obedience. Jesus’ life demonstrates God’s purpose for humanity, embodying redemption and restoration. Through Christ, all creation—past, present, and future—is redeemed, as seen in Colossians 1:20: "and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross."

Faith enables us to bridge the seen and the unseen, the temporal and the eternal. It compels us to live in light of unseen realities, allowing hope and assurance to shape our present circumstances as we align our lives with God’s redemptive purposes.

Faith is the tether that brings us into the divine narrative, connecting us to God’s purposes and infusing our lives with meaning—tying each of us to the grand arc of God’s story. Each of us contributes to the unfolding of God’s redemptive plan, recognizing how their unique gifts and circumstances reflect God’s purpose.

Faith, then, is active participation in Christ’s work of restoration, anchored in the reality of his entire mission.