Can We Talk? Social Justice
Peter Salmon
February 21, 2021

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Justice is not optional, God commands it:

We are to care for the

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. (Proverbs 19:17)


We are to stand up for the

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. (Proverbs 22:22-23; 31:8-9; Isaiah 1:17)


We are to condemn

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. (Psalm 94:20; Isaiah 10:1-2)

So, how does social justice fit with the Gospel? 3 main views:

  1. Social Justice is the Gospel.

  2. Social Justice and the Gospel.

  3. Social Justice from the Gospel.


    • Justice is only just when it is defined by the

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    • Justice is only just when it comes from the

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    .

The Gospel is essential for living out true, Biblical justice.

NEXT WEEK: Can We Talk About Politics?

SMALL GROUP GUIDE

  • Weekly Vision Casting: At Trinity we talk a lot about our “ones”. We hope that everyone has at least one person in our community that they are reaching out to with the good news of Jesus. Has anyone had a spiritual conversation with their one recently that they want to share about? Partner up and pray for each others’ “ones”.
  • Opening Prayer
  • Small Group Guidelines (if necessary)
  • Warm Up Question
  • Head, Heart, and Hand Questions
  • Personal Prayer Requests

    • SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS

    WARM UP: Who is your favorite movie villain and why? In the movie, did they think they were actually fighting for a just cause?


    HEAD: These questions help us examine the Word.
    1. Read 1 John 3:17; Proverbs 31:8-9; and Psalm 94:20. What does God say about our role helping create a more just society?
    2. In what way can social justice become a false gospel or an addition to the gospel?
    3. Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. Why does the Gospel take priority over social justice?
    4. What is the difference between social justice and Biblical justice?

    HEART: These questions help us wrestle with what we believe.
    5. When you examine the motives that you have for doing good in the world or helping make society more just, are you motivated more by the Gospel or by self-righteousness? How do you know?
    6. What happens when you are motivated by something other than the Gospel?

    HAND: These questions help us bring truth and beliefs into our everyday life.
    7. Are there any specific areas where God is calling you to stand against injustice in a way that is motivated and informed by the Gospel?