If theology is understood as contemporary reflection on the beliefs and practices of the Christian community in light of God’s revelation, then evangelical theology will necessarily be shaped by these concerns for apologetics, renewal, and mission. The exact shape of theology and practice will be significantly determined by how these concerns are related one to another.
I am arguing for their integration such that no one of them can be properly addressed without attention to the other two. This has not always been the assumption of evangelical theologians or practitioners. The lack of their integration has proven detrimental to both understanding and witness, and will only be more so in a postmodern culture. Let me suggest how each one necessarily involves the others.
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