The Cape Town Commitment is (in part) the fruit of that endeavor and builds on the historic 1974 Lausanne Covenant which has been widely endorsed throughout the evangelical world. The "Commitment" has two parts: (1) FOR THE LORD WE LOVE: biblical convictions based on the Scriptures, and (2) FOR THE WORLD WE SERVE: a call to action. This new document will serve as a roadmap for The Lausanne Movement over the next ten years. It focuses on the primary truths (which unite the evangelical church) rather than those secondary issues (where sincere Christians disagree in their interpretation of what the Bible teaches or requires).
A PDF version of The Cape Town Commitment can be downloaded from http://www.lausanne.org/ctcommitment. A study guide is being prepared and will be available in 2012.
This document serves as an excellent tool for theological study and small group discussion. You are encouraged to take advantage of this valuable resource which calls us back to the Scriptures and out into the world.
