RESOURCES ON JUSTICE
Throughout our sermon series And Justice for All, we have aimed to equip the church to act justly in light of the work of the gospel in us. As justified people, we are to care about justice. Our faith creates deeds that give evidence for the genuineness of that faith (James 2:19). We have compiled a list of resources and organizations that we have referenced throughout the sermon series to help you learn, pray, and act.
Note that our recommendations of the following resources and organizations are not full endorsements of everything written or espoused. We encourage you to learn and engage with discernment, standing on the firm foundation of God’s word as the final authority and perfect source of truth.
Sermon Audio: And Justice for All 6-Part Sermon Series
Blog Posts: Discussion Guides for Each Sermon
Books on Biblical Justice in General
How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics by Jonathan Leeman & Andy Naselli
Counter Culture: Following Christ in an Anti-Christian Age by David Platt
Generous Justice: How God’s Grace Makes Us Just by Tim Keller
Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth: 12 Questions Christians Should Ask About Social Justice by Thaddeus J. Williams
Compassion & Conviction: The AND Campaign’s Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement by Justin Giboney and Micheal Wear
Justice and Race
Books
From Every People and Nation: A Biblical Theology of Race by J. Daniel Hays
United: Captured by God’s Vision for Diversity by Trillia Newbell
Weep With Me: How Lament Opens the Door for Racial Reconciliation by Mark Vroegopp
One Blood: Parting Words to the Church on Race by John M. Perkins
Audio / Video
The Gospel and Ethnic Unity by Shai Linne (Message from The Gospel Coalition Conference)
United? We Pray- Taking racial struggles to the throne of grace (Podcast)
Article: Why You Should Teach Your Kids About Racial Reconciliation by Jarvis Williams and Curtis Woods
Organizations / Ways to Get Involved
Justice and The Unborn
Books
Deliver us From Abortion: Awakening the Church to End the Killing of America’s Children by Brian Fisher
The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture by Scott Klussendorf
Abortion: A Rational Look at an Emotional Issue by R.C. Sproul
Articles
The Beginning of Life and Abortion: Examining the Challenges and Complexities of Upholding the Sanctity of Life from a Christian Worldview- a compilation of resources by The Gospel Coalition
Ordinary Christians will End Abortion by Tim Counts
To A Woman Considering Abortion by Jackie Hill Perry
Organizations / Ways to Get Involved
Write and Call Local/Federal Legislatures. (Massachusetts Citizens for Life)
Support your local crisis-pregnancy center & minister to women who have had abortions. (Boston Center for Pregnancy Choices & The Whole Life Project)
Get involved with foster care and adoption. (Mass. Department of Children and Families )
Justice and Poverty
Books
When Helping Hurts: How To Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor… And Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
Acts of Grace: The Power of Generosity to Change Your Life, The Chruch, and The World by James C. Petty
Article: 9 Things You Should Know About Global Poverty by Joe Carter
Organizations / Ways to Get Involved
Community Day Center- Waltham: Caring for the Homeless in our own community
Justice and The Vulnerable
Books
Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families & Churches by Russell D. Moore
Spiritual Widowhood by Andy Mendonsa
Articles
9 Things You Should Know About Widows by Gaye Clark
9 Things You Should Know About Orphans by Joe Carter
9 Things You Should Know About Human Trafficking by Joe Carter
Audio / Video
Loving The Widow in the 21st Century by K.A. Ellis (Conference Message)
We Must Love the Families of Children in Need (Podcast/ Panel Discussion)
Organizations / Ways to Get Involved