How do we evaluate our theologies? Dan Sheffield offers some thoughts.
1. Cohesion
Does this theology give importance to the central truths of the Christian faith, rather than peripherals?
Does this theology have a logical, cohesive fitting together? Or do people constantly say, “yes, but what about this…?”
2. Worship
Does this theology resonate with the presence of the Lord in word and sacrament?
When the community gathers to worship, does the theology fit there?
Can we sing the theology and preach the theology?
3. Praxis
Does this theology translate into practical actions that produce change in lives?
What happens to those believers who follow through on the implications of this theology? Do they grow and change, become more and more like Jesus?
4. Unity and Relationship
Does this theology separate us, or cut us off from other churches, believers?
Do we allow our theology to be critiqued by the wider body of believers and churches?
5. Challenge and Mission
Does our theology challenge us to move out beyond ourselves?
What contribution does our theology make to the wider body of believers; to the world in which we live?
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