Darko Spasojevic

Participating in Abundant Life

Theology

“This is a must-read for pastors and believers who seek to avoid the aporia of being forced to decide between an exclusive emphasis on otherworldly concerns that comes from spiritualizing the gospel, or its opposite, a sole focus on social witness and improving people's lives without the crucified and risen Christ. Deeply informed by the gospel, history, and liturgy of the church, Teasdale explains Christ's coming into the world as an event of cosmic proportions that permeates all spheres of life and enables abundance of life that we are to share with others through a praxis of charity, hospitality, patience, and love for neighbor. It gives Christian meaning to quantifiable secular concepts such as quality of life and standard of living, enabling Christians to dialog and function both communally and personally in a secular and pluralist context.”