| Good News to the Poor |
| Subtitle The Social Action Commission of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada Background Paper on the Bible, Poverty and Government in Contemporary Canada |
| Subject Poverty |
| Description This background paper is a biblical primer on poverty, written to help contemporary Christians understand the importance of the Bible's message about poor neighbours. It sets out a biblically based framework for understanding and acting on poverty in today's society. Good News to the Poor examines: (1) who are the poor? (2) the nature of poverty, wealth and idolatry, (3) the relationship of poverty to grace, (4) the spiritual roots of present-day poverty, (5) the ways contemporary differentiated society can engage poverty, and (6) the state's distinct role in addressing poverty. |
| Content Introduction Who are the Poor? Poverty, Wealth and Idolatry Poverty and Grace Spiritual Roots of Present-Day Poverty Poverty and Differentiated Society The State's Role in Fighting Poverty Endnotes Conclusion |
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Posted : 2012-07-26 17:19:49 GMT
Author/Authors : EFC Social Action Commission
Publishers : The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
Total Views : 4192
Total Downloads : 2660
Publication Date : Aug. 1999
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Author/Authors : EFC Social Action Commission
Publishers : The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
Total Views : 4192
Total Downloads : 2660
Publication Date : Aug. 1999
Website Origin :