A Doctrinal Framework for a Christocentric, Love-Driven Faith
Summary Statement
This document articulates the foundational theological convictions of New Command Theology (NCT), a Christ-centered, forward-looking expression of Christian faith rooted in Jesus’ “new commandment” to love one another as He has loved us (John 13:34-35). It draws on the Christocentric Renewal Progressive tradition, integrating insights from the Gospels, early church theology, and contemporary scholarship to present a coherent, grace-based, justice-oriented vision of faith, discipleship, and community.
Key Themes
- Christ as the ultimate revelation of God
- Love as the central ethic of Christian life
- Faith as communal, transformative, and forward-moving
- The Sermon on the Mount as the kingdom manifesto
- Salvation as participation in God’s renewing kingdom
- Justice and mercy as love-in-action
- The Bible as a Christ-centered narrative, not a legal code