Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff teaches on Justice
As a part of The Justice Conference, Dr. Wolterstorff shares about the grounding for and priorities of justice in scripture and answers key question about living lives of love and justice: Justice in Scripture :: Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff from Antioch Church on Vimeo. The relationship between love and justice: Love and Justice from :redux on Vimeo. Why do some churches …
Read MoreCore Concepts 8: Be All In
We must come to terms with the reality that there is no hierarchy of Christian discipleship, no acceptable “levels” of commitment. From day one, being a disciple of Christ has been an all-in, all-or-nothing proposition. A call to completely give up the life we have planned so as to have the life awaiting us. Of course, there have always been …
Read MoreCore Concepts 7: Start Small, Dream Big
A “just life” is one that refuses to neglect even the smallest act of compassion (to suffer with) while being willing to be incarnate in the development of others (loving your neighbor as yourself) while relentlessly pursuing the most revolutionary structural change (the redemption of fallen systems):
Read MoreCore Concepts 6: Uniquely Called
Being transformed and being a part of a transformational community requires a commitment to spiritual discipline and to being stewards of the unique calling God has placed on each of our lives. Loving God and loving others with all our heart, soul and strength means that every area of our lives must be seen belonging to Christ and His Kingdom.
Read MoreCore Concepts 5: Follow Christ’s Lead
Where do we begin? Our character begins to follow Christ’s lead as we interact with people through love. His lead is incarnate. This means we are to live among and rub shoulders with those who need us. We can’t love at a distance. You cannot commute to a calling. We too must become “incarnational.” This is the essence of living …
Read MoreCore Concepts 4: Dying to Self
There is no getting around it: All of history, every bit of data, the best modern technology and methodology has to offer conclude the exact same thing. There will never be a way to simply “add justice” to your already good life – no seven easy steps to a life of love and justice, no box to check on the …
Read MoreCore Concepts 3: Be Agents of Change
God is at work in the world reclaiming his beloved creation (Colossians 1:15-20) : Through Christ we are called to participate in the “in-breaking” of His amazing Kingdom here and now. We must first be reconciled to God and the way we engage others also must be transformed. Accordingly, we are to be active partners with God in reconciling mankind …
Read MoreCore Concepts 2: God’s heart for justice
What does the Bible say about God’s call for lives of love and justice from His people? Scripture speaks very clearly: There are hundreds of verses that speak of God’s heart for justice, and of course there are over 2000 verses on poverty alone. Not to mention what the bible says about wealth and self-sacrifice. Read the scripture lists here. …
Read MoreCore Concepts 1: Lives of love and justice
What is God’s plan for all of the injustice in the world? We are – We have been uniquely prepared, uniquely placed, and uniquely empowered as agents of change for such a time as this. Gary Haugen, founder of International Justice Mission, says it well: “…when it comes to seeking justice for the hurting in our world, God doesn’t have …
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