Mainline Protestant Illustrations
Social justice, ecumenism, historical-critical scholarship.
Key question: “How does this text address contemporary social issues?”
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Lessons from Social Justice & Christianity
In our modern world, Social Justice & Christianity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are ca...
When Social Justice & Christianity Meets Faith
In our modern world, Social Justice & Christianity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are ca...
Finding God in Environmental Justice
In our modern world, Environmental Justice presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to ...
Lessons from Online Church & Community
In our modern world, Online Church & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called...
A Modern Story of Economic Inequality & Generosity
In our modern world, Economic Inequality & Generosity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are...
Finding God in Work-Life Balance & Faith
In our modern world, Work-Life Balance & Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called...
A Modern Story of Healthcare & Healing Ministry
In our modern world, Healthcare & Healing Ministry presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are ca...
The Political Division & Unity Challenge
In our modern world, Political Division & Unity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are calle...
When Global Pandemic & Community Meets Faith
In our modern world, Global Pandemic & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are call...
Lessons from Global Pandemic & Community
In our modern world, Global Pandemic & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are call...
Finding God in Technology & Human Connection
In our modern world, Technology & Human Connection presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are ca...
Lessons from Evangelism - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Evangelism presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar s...
A Modern Story of We are Imago Dei - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept The concept of Imago Dei - that all people are created in the image of God - is foundational to progressive Christian understanding of human dignity. Take t...
The Reconciliation and Forgiveness Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like...
Real-World Preaching - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Preaching presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in the...
A Modern Story of Economic Justice and the Kingdom - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical ...
When Kindness Meets Real Life - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Kindness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in thei...
A Contemporary Money Story - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Money presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their t...
Real-World Missions - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Missions presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in thei...
Modern Examples of Missions - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Missions presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in thei...
Lessons from Evangelism - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Evangelism presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar...
Lessons from Women and Church Leadership - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, the question of women in church leadership continues to challenge traditional structures. Consider the story of Sarah, a young woman wh...
The Suffering Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Suffering isn't a sign of God's absence—it's often a sign of His presence. Take the story of Rachel, a young woman who lost her husband in a t...
When Missions Meets Real Life - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Missions presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar s...