Does a concern for social justice compromise the Gospel? Does a Christian have to overlook or minimize systemic injustices in order to be committed to spreading the message of Jesus? The relationship between the Gospel and Social Justice is often a source of misunderstanding and unnecessary conflict, as evidenced by John MacArthur’s recent Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel. Jamie, Mike, and Kevin discuss the statement, and why a Biblical vision of justice and righteousness are actually one in the same.
Resources:
Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel - https://statementonsocialjustice.com/
Russel Moore's Response - https://churchleaders.com/news/333559-russell-moore-on-social-justice-statement-on-social-justice.html
Michael Gerson's Response - https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/its-impossible-to-separate-social-justice-from-the-christian-gospel/2018/09/10/26764628-b528-11e8-94eb-3bd52dfe917b_story.html?utm_term=.dcd350804284