What is truth in a world where advertisements constantly bombard us with blatantly self-serving claims?   Where is justice in a world where the wealthy and the powerful can turn a blind eye to the unpleasant consequences of their actions?  Can Christianity speak intelligibly to the pressing questions of a world irreversibly marked by the legacies of colonialism, the explosion of the power of technology, the balkanization of society, and unprecedented human consumption of our planet's resources?

Larson guides readers through current conversations in history, philosophy, and theology and shows that Christianity in the 21st century can only remain faithful to Christ by abandoning the values of wealth, power, convenience, productivity, and certainty.  He persuasively argues that we must learn to abandon a blind commitment to progress so we can embrace and celebrate our God-given, creaturely limits.  Along the way, he points out how Scripture offers a vision of the Kingdom of Heaven that includes all creation participating together in interdependent community as Christ holds all things together.