
College Voluntary Study Courses
Introduction
Part I. The Axiomatic Social Convictions Of Jesus
Chapter I. The Value Of Life
Chapter II. The Solidarity Of The Human Family
Chapter III. Standing With The People
Part II. The Social Ideal Of Jesus
Chapter IV. The Kingdom Of God: Its Values
Chapter V. The Kingdom Of God: Its Tasks
Chapter VI. A New Age And New Standards
Designed for senior college study groups, this textbook invites readers to explore the social and ethical convictions that guided Jesus’s life. Rather than providing a biography or doctrinal treatise, it presents key biblical passages and simple propositions that illuminate how Jesus regarded human worth, community, and justice. The material is organized to spark personal reflection and lively discussion, linking ancient teachings to the pressing social challenges faced by today’s students.
Each chapter poses questions about the value of life, the treatment of the vulnerable, and the societal structures of the time, encouraging learners to draw their own conclusions. With daily Bible readings and thoughtful prompts, the book serves both as a study aid and a source of moral insight, aiming to help young adults navigate the complexities of modern society through the lens of Jesus’s timeless principles.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (339K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-09-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1861–1918
A Baptist pastor and theologian who helped shape the Social Gospel movement, he argued that Christian faith should confront poverty, injustice, and the human cost of industrial life. His writing joined moral urgency with a hopeful vision of social change.
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