In Issues Facing Christians Today, John Stott urges evangelicals to a greater commitment to the social implications of the gospel.  This requires careful rethinking of our theology.  Stott speaks:

First, of “a fuller doctrine of God” in which we recognize that God is not confined to the religious dimensions of life or concerned only with his covenant people. Citing prophetic oracles against the nations, Stott comments, “It is clear from these Old Testament passages that God hates injustice and oppression everywhere, and that he loves and promotes justice everywhere.”

Second, Stott speaks of “a fuller doctrine of human beings.” It is the image of God, marred but remaining, in all human beings which “accounts for their unique worth and which has always inspired Christian philanthropy.”

Third, Stott calls for “a fuller doctrine of Christ.” Here, as in The Contemporary Christian, he refers to the model given to us in Christ’s incarnation and ministry. “Jesus of Nazareth was moved with compassion by the sight of needy human beings, whether sick or bereaved, hungry, harassed or helpless; should not his people’s compassion be aroused by the same sights?”

Fourth, Stott talks of “a fuller doctrine of salvation.” “We must not separate Jesus the Saviour,” he says, “from Jesus the Lord.” He draws on the Reformation emphasis on love and faith belonging together. “Although justification is by faith alone, this faith cannot remain alone. If it is living and authentic, it will inevitably issue in good works.”

Finally, Stott speaks of “a fuller doctrine of the Church.” Here he refers to a common theme in his teaching on the church: the need for holy worldliness—that is, a godly involvement in the world for the world.

(Chester, Stott on the Christian Life.  Emphasis added)