Practical Concerns and QuestionsAm I responsible for what my great-great-grandfather did?I found out through some genealogical research that an ancestor of mine fought in the American Civil War. That ancestor fought in the Confederate Army. In the most technical sense of the word, that ancestor was committing an act of treason against the United States. … Continue reading Social Justice Project #36
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Social Justice Project #35
“Equity” in 212 charactersThe term equity, which appeared in the English language in the fourteenth century, is the attempt to ensure, through intentional policies and actions, equal and fair treatment to individuals, especially those who have experienced unfair treatment.
Social Justice Project #34
Practical Concerns and QuestionsDoes Scripture enshrine generational guilt?All of us are sinners (Romans 3:23). What does this mean? Essentially, we are sinners by nature and choice. Each person has fallen short of God’s standard, which is set forth in the two great commands (Matt. 22:36-40). We do not love God, nor do we love others. … Continue reading Social Justice Project #34
Social Justice Project #33
Practical Concerns and QuestionsWhat is the obligation of the Christian to the social order?Being “so heavenly minded they are no earthly good” is not the Christian credo or action plan. As we have seen, the first priority of believers is the love God with everything we have and are. The first action of believers is … Continue reading Social Justice Project #33
Social Justice Project #32
Practical Concerns and QuestionsDo Christians care about the whole person or just the soul?Have you ever heard a Christian believer described as being “so heavenly minded that they are no earthly good?” This is an old phrase, but one that is loaded with meaning. Some Christians react to the prevailing culture, especially in the United … Continue reading Social Justice Project #32
Social Justice Project #31
Moving ForwardI took a brief hiatus in the Social Justice Project while completing an online course called “Evangelism in a Scientific Context,” as I wrote about last week. Even though I took a brief respite from the project, justice continues to be on the minds of everyone. Recent events in the news have only increased … Continue reading Social Justice Project #31
Social Justice Project #30
The Attributes of God and JusticePart 9: MercifulGod possesses attributes which are characterized in two categories: incommunicable and communicable. Those attributes which are incommunicable are those that He holds uniquely to Himself and does not share to any degree with human beings. An attribute which is communicable is one that God possesses and exemplifies but … Continue reading Social Justice Project #30
Social Justice Project #29
The Attributes of God and JusticePart 8: GraciousGod possesses attributes which are characterized in two categories: incommunicable and communicable. Those attributes which are incommunicable are those that He holds uniquely to Himself and does not share to any degree with human beings. An attribute which is communicable is one that God possesses and exemplifies but … Continue reading Social Justice Project #29
Social Justice Project #28
The Attributes of God and JusticePart 7: OmnipresenceGod possesses attributes which are characterized in two categories: incommunicable and communicable. Those attributes which are incommunicable are those that He holds uniquely to Himself and does not share to any degree with human beings. An attribute which is communicable is one that God possesses and exemplifies but … Continue reading Social Justice Project #28
Social Justice Project #26
The Attributes of God and JusticePart 5: FaithfulnessGod possesses attributes which are characterized in two categories: incommunicable and communicable. Those attributes which are incommunicable are those that He holds uniquely to Himself and does not share to any degree with human beings. An attribute which is communicable is one that God possesses and exemplifies but … Continue reading Social Justice Project #26
Mark Riser - Apologist 