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Judgment and Mercy in a World of Hunger

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  • P. Houtman

What does world hunger reveal about the hand of God? This article explains how God reveals both judgment and mercy in the hunger and poverty in this world. The author then reflects on how Christians could helpfully but modestly provide aid in such circumstances.

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Does the Welfare State have a Future?

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article on the welfare state, discusses government and poverty, the responsibility of citizens, the view of man, and social evils and the church.

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How Jesus Responded to an Atrocity

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  • Chris King

How should we respond to atrocities in our day? This article considers the model of the Lord Jesus in Luke 13:1-3 as instructive for how we should respond to evils and atrocities.

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Private Property

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  • Art Lindsley

The commandments "Do not steal" and "Do not covet" enshrine the right to private property. This article shows that this has profound implications for political and economic theory, and that it is against socialism.

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No Place To Hide Our Head: The Problem Of Homelessness

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  • John M. Frame

Looking at the possible causes of homelessness, which vary from personal choice to government policy, this article calls on Christians to take care of the homeless in their midst.

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The Working Classes and the Christian Ethic

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  • David G. Kibble

The article is written against the background of the absence of the economically marginalized from the church in Britain. This article looks into the ethical attitudes and moral lifestyle of the working classes and reflects on the implications for the teaching of Christian ethics. It wants to commend Christian ethics above rationalistic approaches to life. 

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Evangelicals and Social Concern

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  • Frank E. Gaebelein

How should the church be involved in matters of social concern? Is the social gospel not a real threat? This essay wants to encourage loving Christian social involvement.

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