What is the Christian Metanarrative?

Summit Ministries December 7, 2023

We all believe and live in a story that we think is true. Paul Gould explains what the Christian metanarrative is and how God has worked, and is continuing to work, throughout human history. God has invited us into this true story of reality!

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Possible Discussion Questions
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What other metanarratives do you see throughout culture?
When we think of a narrative, what key elements must we understand (main characters, conflict to overcome, goal to reach, etc.)?
If you were to explain the Christian story in thirty seconds, what would you include?

Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience and Imagination in a Disenchanted World—Paul Gould
A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It —Paul Gould
The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything in Between—Greg Koukl