Mainline Protestant Illustrations
Social justice, ecumenism, historical-critical scholarship.
Key question: “How does this text address contemporary social issues?”
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Finding God in Environmental Justice - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Environmental Justice presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who fa...
A Modern Story of Mental Health & Spirituality - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd, many suffer i...
A Modern Story of Mental Health & Spirituality - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd,...
A Modern Story of Economic Justice and the Kingdom - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like...
A Modern Story of Mental Health & Spirituality - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd, many suffer in ...
Real-World Repentance - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Repentance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
Real-World Missions - 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...
When God Meets Real Life - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar strugg...
The Work-Life Balance & Faith Challenge - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Work-Life Balance & Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar ...
The Suffering Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept 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 tragic accident...
The Suffering Challenge - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth 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 tragic accident. ...
The Reconciliation and Forgiveness Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical ...
A Contemporary Money Story - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Money presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar strugg...
A Contemporary Money Story - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Money presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar stru...
A Modern Story of Climate Change and Hope - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Climate Change and Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical charact...
Real-World Preaching - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Preaching presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar st...
The Work-Life Balance & Faith Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Work-Life Balance & Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simila...
Lessons from Evangelism - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Evangelism presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
When God Meets Real Life - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggle...
When God Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their t...
A Modern Story of Healthcare & Healing Ministry - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Healthcare & Healing Ministry presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters ...
When Missions Meets Real Life - 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...
Real-World Repentance - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Repentance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar s...
A Modern Story of Climate Change and Hope - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Climate Change and Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical character...