On Charity and Justice

Kuyper on a Theological Approach to Justice

The practical outworking of Kuyper’s doctrine of common grace demanded a commitment to seeking Christ’s glory in every sphere of human life. Christians are called to witness to the lordship of Christ through sacrificial service, not domination, and such service calls us to seek charity and justice for all people.

In this anthology of articles and reflections, Kuyper articulates a Christian vision for engaging with society. Though his analysis was intended for his late-nineteenth-century Dutch context, his thoughts remain strikingly relevant for Christians living in the modern world. For Kuyper, God’s law preserved civil justice, making humane life possible. However, the law itself could not save society–only the gospel can transform the heart. But the gospel is for all of life. Kuyper elaborated a social Christian approach to politics, resulting in a distinct perspective on property, human dignity, democracy, and justice.

Author: Abraham Kuyper
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Lexham Press
Published: 02/09/2022
Series: Abraham Kuyper Collected Works in Public Theology
Pages: 464
Weight: 2.07lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.40w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9781577996736
Language: English