
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
Sep 5, 2009
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1861–1918
A leading voice of the Social Gospel, this Baptist pastor and theologian urged Christians to face poverty, inequality, and the pressures of industrial life with both faith and public action. His writing helped reshape American Protestant thinking in the early 20th century.
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