Social Justice Jesus: Justice, Mercy, and Faith as Presented in the Sermon on the Mount

Did Jesus promote themes of social justice during his ministry--emphasizing liberty to the poor and exploited sectors of society? Did he preach social equality, welfare, loan forgiveness and wealth redistribution? Was he an advocate for racial harmony? Did he see a need for the restructuring of the governments of his day? If so, how do these themes interlace with the traditional Christian creeds of forgiveness of sin, faith, and the salvation of mankind?

In Social Justice Jesus you will discover that Jesus was indeed a social justice leader. But what exactly was his social justice message and was he ahead of his time? Surprisingly, you will discover that the social themes preached by Jesus had ancient, beyond-this-world origins, and his goal was for humanity to adopt the long-established tenets of a heavenly kingdom. The social justice themes, as preached by Jesus, were more than good ideas for a fairer society. They were among the keys required for membership in a heavenly kingdom which was being reintroduced to earth. Three of these keys--justice, mercy, and faith--are more than metaphysical concepts. They are the traits of character that enable the members of the kingdom of heaven to implement the social goals of this heavenly kingdom.

Social Justice Jesus focuses on the astounding teachings of Jesus' epic Sermon on the Mount. It reveals to Christians the often-overlooked justice and social themes that are evident in this sermon to truth-seeking, perceptive readers. These themes become obvious when Jesus' words are compared to the teachings of the ancient laws and prophets. A harmony of old and new is quickly understood when Jesus' message is viewed within the historical context of his day. What you will learn will have you astonished, just as it astonished the first listeners of this 2,000-year-old message.

The structure and layout of Social Justice Jesus progresses logically and works well as a step-by-step Bible study guide for groups wanting in-depth insights into Jesus' epic sermon. It also serves as excellent resource material for both lay and professional pastors.

This book has the same contents as ISBN 1736437100, with the same title, but is printed with a larger 14 point font size.