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The idea of religious freedom did not rise out of Hinduism or Islam. It also did not originate from the…

Dr. Klaus Issler’s research on lending and interest was sponsored by the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics and published…

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Download the full paper here. “To look after orphans and widows in their distress” is how the Bible describes one…

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Jesus’ teachings are strong and stark and must be addressed one way or another.

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In this research paper, Greever and Kotter demonstrate how Christians are “created in Christ Jesus for good works” (Ephesians 2:10).

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Dr. Brand explores the concept of usury in scripture and its implications for modern life. He utilizes both Old Testament and New Testament texts along with the historic Church’s interpretation as it relates to the concepts of usury and interest payments.

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In this paper, Pennington unpacks the scriptural roots for a robust theology of human flourishing. Using Greek and Hebrew word study to understand a full picture of flourishing, he then lays out implications for the Church.

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When we think about Jesus’ time on earth, we tend to think about his ministry years. But what was Jesus’…

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Christians have a somewhat schizophrenic view of entrepreneurs. We see them as something of a necessary evil; we recognize their value to some extent but also view them with skepticism and distrust, especially those who become wealthy. But entrepreneurs are vital to fulfilling God’s purpose. Properly understood entrepreneurship is a special kind of stewardship, something to which we have all been called.

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Development is a difficult and painful process, especially for traditional societies which are being rushed into the industrial age. Globalization adds another complication to an already complex transformation of developing states, but the expanding economic opportunity that results is the basis for much good.