Vance Havner emphasizes that God's work is from above, contrasting it with human belief in evolution and self-improvement. He argues that humanity is not on an upward trajectory but rather in a state of decline due to sin, needing salvation through Jesus Christ, who came down from heaven to redeem us. Havner highlights the necessity of a new birth from above for true transformation, as man cannot save himself. He warns against the illusion of progress without God, asserting that only divine intervention can lead to genuine change. Ultimately, he points to the New Jerusalem, which will come down from above, as the ultimate hope for humanity.