Justice and Righteousness are two major Biblical ideas that are often paired. Righteousness is a right relationship with God, Justice is right relationship with others. Both ideas are grounded in the Great Commandment: "you shall love the Lord God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength and your neighbor as yourself." In this sermon series, Pastor Eric explores what the Bible says about justice and righteousness.
What is Justice?
October 3, 2021 • Eric Laverentz
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Our Role and the Lord’s Requirement
November 21, 2021 • Eric Laverentz • Micah 6:6–8
God is not impressed with our acts of piety. What moves the heart of God is loving our neighbor as ourselves, living by the code of unconditional love both as recipient from Jesus and by giving it to others, and walking humbly with God- not trumpeting our own goodness but knowing that we are saved by grace alone and not by works.
Radically Made in God's Image
November 14, 2021 • Eric Laverentz • Genesis 9:1–7
Because everyone is made in the image of God, everyone, from womb to tomb, is worthy of dignity and respect. We are held responsible, in the highest form, for how we regard others- particularly in safeguarding their lives especially the lives of the weak and vulnerable who cannot defend themselves.
Race and Repentance
November 7, 2021 • Eric Laverentz, Rob Clay • Acts 17:24–31
The great distinction in this world is between people created in the image of God and everything else. All humanity comes from one blood, the blood of Adam. Although we are all made differently and God has appointed us to different nations, tribes and tongues, we are all fearfully and wonderfully made and share a common humanity with Jesus Christ. The Lord calls everyone to repent and live by faith in Christ.