Ancient Rome, Mosaic Law, and Poverty Relief
Should the church be involved in poverty relief, and if so, how should it take shape?
What Does the Old Testament Say about Poverty and Riches?
Kaiser summarizes what the Torah and Wisdom Literature teach on poverty and riches.
Poverty according to the Proverbs
John Calvin's concern for the poor
In this article the author focuses on Job 31 and John Calvin's principles with regards to the poor from this passage. He also discusses Calvin's expository method.
Good News to the Poor
Secured Transactions And Personal Exemptions (Part 4)
Focusing on 2 Corinthians 9:12-15, this article shows that God expects His church to reach out to the poor and needy. The church should show justice, mercy and corporate humility. This is in line with the Old Testament commands for helping the poor.
Globalization and Poverty: The Engine of Economic Growth and Development
The Bible makes it clear that the poor will always be among us. This means that the fight against poverty will be a constant one. This article shows that globalization contributes to economic growth and development.
Helping the Needy in a Developing Country
Giving and helping in order to address the spiritual cause of poverty and meet the needs of the people is possible. One can help in such a way that both the human dignity of the one helped and biblical equality are elevated. This is what the article unpacks.
God and Mammon
France responds to the provocative book of John H. Yoder titled The Politics of Jesus. He wants to look for renewed thinking among affluent Christians on matters of economic ethics. The article considers Jesus' practice and teaching in relation to wealth and property. Finally, the author wants to apply this to the contemporary issues posed in Christian ethics.
Social Involvement in the Apostolic Church
This article gives an overview of the care taken by the apostolic church of the social needs of people. Relevant texts discussed include Acts 4:32-37, Acts 6:1, Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3. 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, and 2 Corinthians 9:1·15.