Introduction
Summary
The introduction defines the idea of graciousness as "love offered lovingly" and links that concept of graciousness to both the grace we have received from God and the grace we are supposed to show to all the people who cross our paths. Jake and Rod suggest, however, that the mere desire to live lovingly is often not enough. We also need to understand why love is central to Christian faith and that leads us into theology. Many Christians shy away from theology because it seems too abstract or disconnected with life, but Jake and Rod show us that theology--reflecting on the historic beliefs of Christianity--can be a wonderful aid for gracious Christian living.
Questions Addressed:
- What does it mean to be gracious as Christians?
- How can thinking about faith help us become more gracious?
- What is the "Jesus creed"?
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