The Work of God through Biblical Justice and Social Concern with Soong-Chan Rah

How should the Church integrate evangelism and justice?

n this compelling presentation, Soong-Chan Rah explores the biblical foundation for justice as an essential part of the gospel. From the Old Testament prophets to Jesus’ teachings and the early Church, he demonstrates how Scripture calls believers not only to proclaim the good news but also to live it out through acts of justice and shalom.

Part of The Theological Foundation Papers series, this talk connects the insights of the State of the Great Commission Report with a vision for holistic mission that embraces both evangelism and social concern.

Watch now to discover how justice and evangelism work together in God’s mission.

00:00 Introduction to Evangelism and Justice
00:20 Historical Context of Evangelism
00:43 Big E vs. Little e Evangelicalism
02:12 The Role of Scripture in Evangelism and Justice
02:29 Old Testament Foundations of Justice
04:00 New Testament Teachings on Good News and Justice
05:17 The Early Church’s Example
05:54 Conclusion: Integrating Evangelism and Justice

For a deeper look at the ideas shared in the video, read

Lausanne Occasional Paper No. 92

The Theological Foundation Papers video series connects the State of the Great Commission Report with biblical truths, equipping Christians to navigate global mission challenges while staying rooted in Scripture.

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Speaker's Bio

Soong-Chan Rah

Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah is Robert B. Munger Professor of Evangelism and Church Renewal at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of The Next Evangelicalism (IVP Books, 2009); Many Colors (Moody, 2010); Prophetic Lament (IVP Books, 2015); co-author of Forgive Us (Zondervan, 2014); Return to Justice (Brazos, 2016); and Unsettling Truths (IVP Books, 2019). He received his B.A. from Columbia University, his M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, his Th.M. from Harvard University, his D.Min. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and his Th.D. from Duke University.