July 2012
Part 1 in a series on FAQ’s
Before we dive deeper into discovering a Biblical view of economics, we want to answer some questions, hesitations, and obstacles Christians often have towards thinking about economics.
One question we hear a lot is “isn’t the accumulation of wealth wrong?”
In a word, no.
However, [...]
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Why would the Institute for Faith, Work, and Economics care how a smartphone is made? Why would we want you to care?
Because God has given us the market process as the most powerful tool [...]
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Why is it important to focus on faith, work, AND economics?
Because understanding economics – beyond the financial sense of the word – helps you apply your creativity, purpose, and freedom to the best of your abilities. It [...]
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IF WE believe we’re made in God’s image to be creative and are called to use our talents, how then should we work?
IF WE believe we are called to practice [...]
MORE →The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work and take care of it.
This verse, Genesis 1:25, points the worth and dignity of work. It, along with other passages of Scripture, can give us guidance as we think through how we integrate faith, work, and economics.
A [...]
MORE →Part 6 in a series on Acts 2-5
Ed. Note: This post has been adapted from its original form. Read the full paper here.
Today we conclude our series on Acts 2-5 and socialism by reviewing our previous points on the subject.
We’ve been exploring the claim [...]
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Ed. Note: This post has been adapted from its original form. Read the full paper here.
We’ve been looking at whether or not the early church in Acts 2-5 presents a model of socialism that [...]
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Ed. Note: This post has been adapted from its original form. Read the full paper here.
We’re further exploring whether the generosity exhibited by the early Christians in Acts 2-5 teaches socialism.
