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This paper presents a theological vision of creation as an unfolding, ever-renewing beginning, challenging the conventional understanding of existence as a linear progression toward a fixed end. Instead, life is reimagined as an ongoing, dynamic unfolding sustained by divine grace. Drawing inspiration from Neil Douglas-Klotz’s concept of “Genesis Now,” this study redefines Christian spirituality as a process of continual self-transcendence and relational solidarity. From the perspective of ever-renewing creation, this paper demonstrates how moments of failure, weakness, and brokenness can become transformative sites of divine encounter, offering “second chances” within the horizon of God’s persistent love. The theology of ever-renewing creation is shown to foster a spirituality of hope, in which the end of history is not a final judgment but a new beginning, a vision that reorients individuals toward solidarity and compassion. Freedom is realized not in self-autonomy but in self-giving love for others, especially the marginalized, following the relational model of the Triune God. Ultimately, the ever-renewing beginning emerges as both a theological metaphor and an ethical imperative, calling Christians to participate in the ongoing work of divine creation through compassion, solidarity, and the practice of freedom for others.

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I. Introduction
II. The Never Ending Second Chances
III. Eschatology as a New Creation
IV. Solidarity, Compassion and Freedom for Others
V. Conclusion: Ever-renewing Beginning and HumanTransformation
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• Park, Se-Hoon [ Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary ]

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• 간행물명

  신학과 실천 [Theology and Praxis]

• 간기

  연5회

• pISSN

  1229-7917

• 수록기간

  1997~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 230 DDC 230