Summarize chapters 9–16 of Simply Christian by N.T. Wright.

9. God’s Breath of Life
Wright opens the chapter with images of new life and makes parallels to the early church. He draws upon the Resurrection as a point of power, one which creates a more promising future than that of sin and darkness. This transformation occurs with the Holy Spirit, the personal presence of God. Wright considers the Holy Spirit to be the binding tie between heaven and earth, and the past with the future.
10. Living by the Spirit
After establishing the role of the Holy Spirit and how this Spirit works within us, Wright goes on to speak practically about how to achieve this intersection between heaven and earth. He states that "All of God's treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in the Messiah himself," highlighting that Jesus started a mission for salvation and continues this mission through Spirit-led people.
God's Spirit gives the world an enhanced beauty, free from the ugliness of sin. We are offered a renewed relationship with God through the Spirit. Our spirituality can achieve fulfillment through the Spirit; and, justice is possible through the Spirit as well.
Wright completes the chapter by emphasizing Jesus as the model for truly reflecting the image of God.
11. Worship
Wright concludes that the natural response to knowledge about God is to worship, which is to celebrate and acknowledge the worthiness of this Supreme Being. He mentions John's vision of creation giving praise to God.
Worship is not an idle practice, nor is it one to satisfy a petulant being. Instead, worship helps us align more fully to our original natures, as images of God. Wright states that there are three fundamental ways of worship: scripture, Eucharist, and togetherness.
12. Prayer
Opening with "The Our Father," Wright points to the mission of the prayer: to help bridge heaven and earth and to live a life of forgiveness. Even when prayer is difficult, the Holy Spirit intercedes to guide and help us along the way. Christian prayer is likened to ropes trying to tie heaven and earth together.
Despite the difficulties in learning to pray, Jesus gave a guide with his prayer. This indicated that there is nothing wrong with praying someone else's words or using a form for prayer. In fact, Wright argues that using form prayer may be more practical than trying to surmise one's own.
13. The Book God Breathed
The Bible--the inspired word of God--is divided into two parts: the Old and New Testaments. Wright believes these writings are evidence of heaven and earth overlapping. The Bible acts as a part of God's revelation to us and used human authors, with their different styles and cooperation, to do so. Unlike other books, the Bible should be used as a way of formation for renewal. It acts as a guide showing us the direction to go.
14. The Story and the Task
Wright distinguishes the authority of the Bible from the authority of other entities. The Bible is considered part of the plan of salvation, guiding you to fullness of life. Instead of issuing rules to follow, the story is one in which you are invited to participate.

Part of your involvement comes through listening for God's voice. This does not mean all religious books achieve the same thing. Wright points out that the Bible is the only one to invite the reader to become a character in the story as well.
The interpretation of the Bible is a daunting task, which is why it is important to devote time to it. This should not only be done alone, but with others who have differing skills and knowledge to help.
15. Believing and Belonging
Church requires community. Instead of acting as individuals, Christians must stand together with unity. This includes worship, work, and encouraging one another with fellowship. Although humans often fail, it is through this community that we find strength, compassion, and help to improve.
Wright concludes the chapter discussing the importance of Baptism as a renewal and a means to belong to new life in Jesus.
16. New Creation, Starting Now…
Examining what happens when we die, Wright notes that the resurrection does not indicate an end, or simply "going to heaven." It refers to a life following death. There will be a time when the earth and heaven will be one.
In order to participate in this future, Christians must renounce certain elements of the world, denying themselves and taking up their crosses. Furthermore, they must rediscover the original good of God's creation.
Wright returns to his themes of justice, relationships, and beauty, giving a short synopsis of the call of action and the image of a world renewed.