Fulfilling the dominion mandate can be compared to a football game.
In the beginning, God gave Adam the ball and directed him to rule and advance His territory.
But Adam fumbled.
So Satan laid claim to God's creation and went on offense, seeking to extend his kingdom of darkness...
... while Adam went on defense.
As the sons and daughter of Adam, we tend to spend our lives reacting and playing life on defense, instead of moving God's agenda forward.
But through the promise of the gospel and Christ's work on the cross, we've got the ball again.
And with the gifts of the Spirit He's equipped us to score for Him and advance His kingdom.