The gospel and social involvement
In Issues Facing Christians Today, John Stott urges evangelicals to a greater commitment to the social implications of the gospel. This requires careful rethinking of our theology. Stott speaks:
First, of “a fuller doctrine of God” in which we recognize that God is not confined to the religious dimensions of life or concerned only with his covenant people. Citing prophetic oracles against the nations, Stott comments, “It is clear from these Old Testament passages that God hates injustice and oppression everywhere, and that he loves and promotes justice everywhere.”…