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Is There a Biblical Definition of Economic Justice?

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  • Ron Sider

How do we as Christians discern the nature of economic justice? Whether or not we realize it, some normative system of values partially determines every economic decision we make. The Bible provides norms for thinking about economics in two basic ways: the biblical story and a biblical paradigm on economic justice.

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Christianity and Multi-level Marketing

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  • Steve M. Schlissel

This article is about multi-level marketing organizations and the dangers of this type of marketing for the Christian.

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Interview with Dr. Bob Goudzwaard

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  • Bob Goudzwaard

Here is an interview of Bob Goudzwaard, a Christian economist. It discusses matters such as capitalism, progress and freedom, and economics more broadly.

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A Judeo-Christian defense of free enterprise?

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  • J. Boersema

This article is a book review of Free Enterprise – A Judeo-Christian Defense. Through this review, the author aims to give his own Christian defense of free enterprise in economics.

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A Christian Perspective on Free Enterprise: End or Means?

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  • J. Boersema

This article is about free enterprise, and the goal and limits of free enterprise.

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The Dilemma of Economic Growth A Christian Perspective

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  • R.A. Keizer

Economic growth from a biblical perspective is the theme of this article. Aspects of economic growth that are discussed include capitalism, inflation, and interest.

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A Capital Idea There is no “Christian” economic system. But one comes closer

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  • John Arton-Powell

Comparing the Marxist economy system, socialist economy system, and capitalism economic system, this article considers which comes closest to the biblical principles of economy.

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Studying ... Economics?

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  • Cameron Dobbie

If economics is the study of resource allocation, how should Christians approach this study? This article explains the challenges and benefits of studying economics as Christian.

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Twelve Theses on a Christian Understanding of Economics

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  • R. Albert Mohler Jr.

Is there a Christian approach to economics? There are twelve principles that shape a Christian understanding of economics, which makes it possible to talk about Christian economics.

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Free Enterprise: Not a Perfect Means

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  • J. Boersema

This article looks at 10 possible problems when we have free enterprise with no involvement from the government.

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The Christian and the Stock Market

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  • J. Boersema

May a Christian invest in the stock market? The author looks at a few of the ethical questions that a Christian has to deal with when considering the stock market.

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Calvin's Restrictions on Interest

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  • Johan J. Graafland

This article is about John Calvin's view on the legitimacy of interest. Calvin could agree with the idea of interest, but also placed restrictions on the charging of interest. This article also looks at the relevance of Calvin's view on interest for the credit crisis of 2008 and the policies of banks and governments.

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The Economists of the Reformation

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  • David H. Eaton

In this article the author discusses the teaching of the Protestant Reformers (Luther, Calvin, and the Puritans) toward issues of wealth, work, interest, and calling. His aim is to show us what a typical “Protestant Work Ethic" would look like.

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Free Enterprise: A Means to Achieve Biblical Goals

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  • J. Boersema

This article looks at free enterprise and the intervention of government in economic activities. According to the author the achievement of biblical goals with our economic activity is the main issue in this discussion.

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The New Testament View of Wealth Accumulation

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  • David Murchie

How does the New Testament view the Christian's relation to wealth and wealth accumulation? The author gives a basis for reflecting on this topic, and reflects on the early church's attempt to place its resources under the rule of Christ.

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A Christian Approach to Economics

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  • Peter Y. De Jong

This article looks at some basic principles for economics today. The author discusses a book by Douglas Vickers.

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The Great Financial Crises: A Biblical Diagnosis

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  • Paul Mills

The debt-based financial system has a self-destructive tendency. This is a lesson we are taught again and again by a financial crises. This paper looks at the biblical teaching on debt, interest, and finance. It also looks at relational ethics with regards to finances, and makes applications for church and society today.

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"Wealth"

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  • Derek Kidner

This article gives an overview of the teaching of both the Old and the New Testament on the issue of wealth, and then makes a comparison of biblical and modern human attitudes to a few features of economics.

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