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
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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 #22
The Attributes of God and JusticePart 1: HolinessGod 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 #22
Social Justice Project #21
Moving ForwardWhat do we know so far? Where do we go from here?The question of justice is vital, not only for our society at large, but also for the Christian who seeks to be an ambassador for Christ in that society.Let’s remind ourselves of the definition that we have used.“Justice is the moral quality of … Continue reading Social Justice Project #21
Social Justice Project #20
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 15: The Letters: HebrewsThe Epistle to the Hebrews is unique in the Christian Scriptures in that the letter has no named author. Many names have been suggested, including Biblical figures such as Paul and Apollos, but no conclusive answer can be given. The immediate audience of the book … Continue reading Social Justice Project #20
Social Justice Project #19
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 14: The Pauline Letters: II CorinthiansThe apostle Paul wrote much of the Christian Scriptures. His corpus of writings comprise letters to churches and leaders of the churches in which he was involved. Two letters to the church in Corinth were included in the canon of Scripture, although evidence … Continue reading Social Justice Project #19
Social Justice Project #18
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 13: The History: ActsThe Gospels were written, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, as biographies of Jesus of Nazareth, each with its own target audience. Luke, the travelling companion of Paul, was the author of two works in the Christian Scriptures, the Gospel which bears his name … Continue reading Social Justice Project #18
Social Justice Project #17
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 12: The Gospels: LukeThe Gospels were written, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, as biographies of Jesus of Nazareth, each with its own target audience. Luke, the travelling companion of Paul, was the author of two works in the Christian Scriptures, the Gospel which bears his name … Continue reading Social Justice Project #17
Social Justice Project #16
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 11: The Gospels: MatthewThe Gospels were written, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, as biographies of Jesus of Nazareth, each with its own target audience. Matthew, one of the original twelve disciples and a former tax collector, wrote his work around 50 AD.Matthew uses the word justice … Continue reading Social Justice Project #16
Social Justice Project #15
What does the Bible say about justice? A Review.We began this project with a working definition of justice.“Justice is the moral quality of individuals receiving fair treatment in their interactions with other individuals and government. It also gives the possibility of redress when violations occur.”We then explored the Biblical usages of justice in the context … Continue reading Social Justice Project #15
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