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Restorative Justice

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article is about crime and criminal justice. This article seeks to show how implementing restorative justice through restitution can help in bringing justice to society as a way of taking the victim along in the injustice suffered.

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God Is Righteous, Immutable School of Theology Series: Lecture 13

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  • Derek Thomas

This lecture is about God’s righteousness, justice, and immutability. The author differentiates between God’s retributive righteousness and his remunerative righteousness, evidencing both of these concepts from Scripture. He also roots God’s righteousness in the doctrine of the covenant.

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Praying for Bad Things to Happen to Bad People

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  • Jeremy Writebol

Should you pray for bad things to happen to bad people? This article looks at imprecatory psalms. It shows how they call believers to love and seek God's justice, and how this should shape our prayers.

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Belgic Confession Article 20: Justice and Mercy

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  • Klaas Stam

This article explains article 20 of the Belgic Confession (on the justice and mercy of God). It also provides content questions.

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Loving and Seeking Justice for the Unborn

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  • John Seago

In their fight against abortion, Christians must learn to seek justice that is informed by the gospel. This article explains what this justice looks like and draws three implications for Christians.

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Justification and Justice: An Edwardsean Proposal

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  • Randall E. Otto

What is the relation of justification by faith to justice? Otto argues that it was for the purpose of establishing justice that Jesus] sacrificed himself. The [[work of Christ was and is focused on the justice of God. This has tremendous implications for the Christian life.

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"Sell Everything You Have and Give to the Poor": The Old Testament Prophetic Theme of Justice as the Connecting Motif of Luke 18:1-19:10

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  • J. Daniel Hays

In this article Hays argues that the theme of justice is the central theme and motif of Luke 18:1 to Luke 19:10. Hays notices Luke's use of the Old Testament prophets and the theme of justice to be found in the prophets as it is connected to the coming messianic era. He then notices the socio-economic context of the first-century Palestine. Finally, Hays demonstrates how the theme of justice runs through Luke 18 to 19.

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"Great Is the Lord"

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  • Kenneth D. Macleod

This article considers some of the attributes of God, namely, his power, justice, and wisdom, all of which are infinite.

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The Righteousness of God

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  • Dave Jenkins

What is the meaning of the righteousness of God? God’s righteousness means that God always acts in accordance with what is right. He himself is the final standard of what is right. This article shows how this righteousness is revealed in God's Word and in Christ, which gives the believer assurance of the justice of God.

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What are the Communicable Attributes of God?

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  • Dave Jenkins

What are the communicable attributes of God? After defining communicable attributes, this article explains the holiness, love, goodness, justice and righteousness, and wisdom of God and how they relate to knowing God.

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The True Meaning of Justice in the Workplace

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  • Matt Perman

How should Christians conduct themselves at work? This article looks at how Christians should apply justice and be generous at the same time in their workplace. They exist for the good of others.

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Isaiah 1:18 – Declaration, Exclamation, or Interrogation?

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  • Robert D. Culver

What does the Lord teach his people in Isaiah 1:18? Culver argues that the main focus in this text is on the righteousness and justice of God.

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Embracing Economic Liberty: A Commitment to Justice and Mercy

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  • Paul A. Cleveland

Embracing free enterprise and economic liberty promotes human dignity and provides the institutional structure in which economic justice and mercy will most likely flourish. However, entrusting the good of society to government coercion leads to despotism and tyranny, which destroy society’s original object. This article explains.

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God’s Justice: Love Tells the Truth

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  • Wes L. Bredenhof

True biblical preaching must tell people about God’s justice. This article shows that God’s justice is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable. This means that God will always punish sin.

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Reaction to the Terrorist Attacks

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  • Mark Dever

How should Christians respond to terrorism? This article states that there is a need for justice, and Christians can be certain of God's justice.

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Which Law for the Christian Lawyer?

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  • Daniel Flinn

How can Christian lawyers live out their beliefs in their vocation? This article discusses the task of Christian lawyers in upholding justice.

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Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 - Judgment and the Estate of Men

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  • Thomas C. Miersma

This article is an exposition of Ecclesiastes 3:16-22. Here the author discusses the realities which testify against mankind. Death for mankind is certain, and man will leave this world with nothing in his hand. In addition, God's justice will expose all wrong-doings and judge the actions of men. 

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The Only Way of Salvation

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  • Rodney Kleyn

This article is an exposition of Lord's Day 5 of the Heidelberg Catechism. Understanding the justice of God and the satisfaction such a justice requires leaves man hopeless in his attempt to satisfy it. However, it also leaves man with only one option for satisfaction: Jesus Christ.

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The Old Testament and Christian Life

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  • A. L. Th. de Bruijne

Christians can learn from the Old Testament. This article talks about what Christians can learn from the following: how God organized his people, the concept of justice, the wisdom God gave, and the feasts the Israelites celebrated.

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Jesus Paid It All

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  • Peter L. Meney

Did God fail to administer justice when he forgave Saul, even though he persecuted the church? This article shows that through Christ's work full payment was made for all sins, and in him God's justice was fulfilled.

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Perfect Solution

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  • Peter Barnes

This article shows how God's justice and love are displayed through Jesus' suffering on the cross working out our atonement.

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God & Government: A Biblical Perspective on the Role of the State

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  • Cornelis van Dam

This article gives a biblical perspective on the role of government. The authority of the government is derived from God, and the state is tasked with promoting justice and righteousness within the limits assigned to it. In this way, the government is the servant of God.

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The Problem Of God And An Eternal Hell (Part 2)

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  • Bob Vincent

This article shows that some objections to the doctrine of God sending people to hell rest on the concept of total depravity. If man cannot do good by nature, is it fair to send him to hell? The author answers this question by looking at the relationship between free will and the justice of God, arguing that God is just in sending people to hell.

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Does God Command Genocide?

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

Is God unjust? Why did God's justice require the annihilation of so many nations in the Old Testament (i.e. the Amalekites in 1 Samuel 15)?

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Is God Love?

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  • Hywel R. Jones

This article is about the relation of God and love. Is God only love? The author discusses the view of Samuel Davies, and what he said on 1 John 4:8. The author also talks about love and justice, and the primacy of love.

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The Elder as Preserver and Nurturer of Life in the Covenant: What the Bible Says

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  • Cornelis van Dam

This article looks at the task of the elders, especially from the viewpoint of the elder in the Old Testament. The elder and justice is discussed, as well as the requirements for an elder.

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Pacifism?

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  • Piet Jongeling

This article about the question of pacifism, looks at government and justice, and government and force. The author also looks at Matthew 5:38-42.

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A Canticle and Descant: A Lament for the Children

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  • John L. van Popta

This article is about the victims of abuse and justice, and abuse victims and their relationship with God. The author also discusses the imprecatory psalms.

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Restitutional Justice Balancing the Rights of Victims and the Rehabilitation of the Offender

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  • E. Vanwoudenberg

This article on justice and restitution, looks at the restitution for victims, and what justice entails for the victim and society (or the state).

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Means of the Redemption Through Declaration of Justice and Mercy of God in Christ Article 20: Belgic Confession

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  • Daniel R. Hyde

This article on Article 20 of the Belgic Confession focuses on the atonement and the justice and mercy of God. It shows the new relation of the sinner to God through Jesus Christ.

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Christian Social Action

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  • Bill Krispen

This article shows the Biblical foundation of social action and also its relation to other aspects of the gospel like evangelism and justice.

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Why Was There Such Cruelty in the Old Testament?

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  • David P. Murray

This article discusses the topic of holy war in the Old Testament particularly the divine command that Israel destroy the nations in Canaan. The author looks to remind us of the biblical teaching of the justice and wrath of God.

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March for lLfe

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  • John L. van Popta

This article is about abortion and the justice we must seek for those who cannot speak for themselves.

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Restorative Justice Christian or Non-Christian?

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  • Alan J. F. Fraser

This article is about the idea of restorative justice and punishment in Scripture and in society today.

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Grant me Justice...!

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  • Jan DeGelder

This article is about justice in the church, and especially about justice in the process of church government. How do the assemblies treat appeals? Do they only look at procedures, or do they also think from a pastoral perspective? What is a good way to treat appeal cases in the church?

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Towards Victim-Friendly Justice

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  • Ronald C. Christie

This article is about justice for the victim. The article also discusses retribution and compensation, as well as crime and punishment.

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Restorative Justice

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  • Ronald C. Christie

This article is about crime and restitution, and justice and peace.

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On Capital Punishment

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  • E. Bos

This article on capital punishment, also looks at government and justice, the prevention of crime, and sin and punishment.

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Martin Luther and Civil Disobedience

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  • Ron Gleason

This article discusses Martin Luther's view of the state, the government and justice, civil disobedience, and protesting.

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Did Christ Die for Us or for God?

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  • John Piper

What is the innermost meaning of Jesus' crucifixion? What problem was God solving through the death of Christ? This article on Romans 3:25-26 maintains that the most basic purpose of the death of Christ is to demonstrate God's righteousness and justice.

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The Bible on the Problem of Evil

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  • John M. Frame

This article on the problem of evil also focuses on suffering and justice and mercy, suffering and God as Lord, and evil and salvation.

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Justice

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  • Alan Storkey

Storkey provides a guide to resources for further study and action in relation to justice. He offers a review of evangelical and other Christian literature surrounding the theme. Our Christian approaches to justice have often been partial or limited. Having a fuller perspective is a requirement of our Christian calling. This essay includes a number of opinions which really need more debate and is an aid to those who want to engage with the justice of God more deeply.

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Paul and Christian Social Responsibility

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  • Christopher Marshall

Social responsibility is highly regarded by many Christians today. Biblical motivation for social responsibility is often found in the Old Testament or in Jesus' teaching. This author maintains that the apostle Paul's theology also includes the concepts of justice, care for the oppressed, and care for creation.

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