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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 27 MIN

ST238: Systematic Theology — Love of Neighbor — Family, Money, Justice, and Public Life

from Foundations for the Christian Life · host Jonathan Wolters

This episode examines the command to love one’s neighbor as a bridge between divine doctrine and practical social ethics. The text explores how this love functions across four key spheres—family, money, justice, and public life—by reordering traditional loyalties and material priorities. Through a detailed study of Greek and Hebrew concepts, the source argues that neighbor-love is not a passive sentiment but an active ethical posture that demands mercy for the vulnerable and the redistribution of surplus goods. Ultimately, the work seeks to redefine the "neighbor" from a person of shared identity to anyone in need, establishing a missional framework for living out one's faith in a pluralistic society.This podcast was created with the assistance of AI tools.

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