In Authority, Under Christ Two weeks ago we introduced this passage and addressed the topic of slavery in the Bible. I explained how Scripture’s teaching in both the Old and New Testaments unequivocally condemns the abuses of the African slave trade. Even though the Bible does not outright condemn slavery in general, it promoted and established principles that led to its abolition. Last week, we focused on the broader relationship between superiors and inferiors, emphasizing the internal reorientation and redirection…
Under Authority, Under Christ Last week we tackled the broader and more controversial topic of slavery in the Bible. If the question is whether the Bible condones slavery, the answer is nuanced. Scripture restricts slavery, placing limitations upon its use in such a way that it unequivocally condemns the type of slavery that was practiced in our nation’s history. But, I also mentioned the connection to relationships between superiors and inferiors. The obvious example is employers and employees, but the…