The Biblical year of Jubilee has long been associated with issues of social justice. It has been used recently as an argument in favor of “redistribution of wealth,” and expanded in a number of directions, perhaps most notably in terms of international debt. Michael A. Harbin’s paper focuses on two significant questions arising out of the Leviticus 25:10 passage: “Is this concept of social justice a valid understanding of the OT institution of Jubilee?” and “Is the OT institution of Jubilee applicable today?”
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Although C. S. Lewis, the great Christian apologist and author of the Chronicles of Narnia was not a political scientist, a thorough study of his apologetics and fictional writings reveal a well-developed political philosophy.
Members of the clergy and economists form their understandings of the world by examining it through different windows. Yet, Lee argues that the differences between them, though important, are less than most believe. The social objectives of both are remarkably similar, even though their windows on the world suggest different approaches in achieving them.
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When Christians ask about calling, we usually mean: Is God calling me to a particular job, profession or type of work? In this article, William Messenger explores the call to follow Christ and how to discern God’s guidance in work.
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If Christians today were to apply the truths of Christ’s Ascension to their everyday work life, they would experience incredible freedom and power to pursue excellence in all sectors of society – the arts and sciences, business, politics, and in every workplace. It all starts with understanding the importance of Christ’s absence.
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In this article, Executive Director Hugh Whelchel discusses how the church has wandered from the Biblical truth of vocational calling, defines the Biblical principle of all work as calling, and offers direction for rediscovering this lost doctrine of work.
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Listen to Hugh Whelchel deliver a sermon on “The Biblical Meaning of Success” to McLean Presbyterian Church on September 2nd,…
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Listen to Hugh Whelchel discuss “Mark Zuckerberg and the Biblical meaning of success” and the topic of income inequality on…
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Wondering what the Bible says about economics? Art Lindsley, Vice President of Theological Initiatives at IFWE, will be speaking about…
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C.S. Lewis wrote much about selfishness, greed and self-interest. In this paper, Art Lindsley looks through the lens of Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia and his other writings to bring the reader an understanding of Lewis on selfishness and greed, then Lewis on self-interest, and ultimately addresses the charge that “Capitalism is Greed” with clarity.
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