Christian theology, I believe, should always be directly linked with practical living.  Following Paul in Romans 13:8-10, we may summarize Jesus’ message as a call to love our neighbors.  All theology should serve that calling.

In my essay, “The Doctrine of the Christian Life,” I conclude my reflections on Christian doctrine by returning to the theme of how we are called to live as Jesus’ followers.  I use the Parable of the Good Samaritan as the jumping off point for reflecting on how faith in Jesus includes as an integral element faithfulness in persevering love toward the people we share life with.

This essay is the thirteenth and final one in a series that examines core Christian doctrines, consistently asking what shape they should take if they are articulated in light of Jesus.