http://root48.wordpress.com/2008/03/04/redefining-faith/
At one point I defined faith by doctrine - believing the right thing. At other times I have defined faith by spiritual formation - the extent to which my life was changed by Jesus. I am coming around to defining faith by what I pass along to someone else.
Does it really matter how much there is between Jesus and I if it does not make a difference for someone who does not know him? Jesus was obsessed with the sinners, not the righteous. He said he'd leave the 99 if it meant reclaiming one that was lost. If we put an obsession for lost people on the forefront of our faith, I believe the doctrine and formation will be obtained as means to that end.
Keywords: Doctrine, Faith, Spiritual Formation
