Ask NT Wright Anything #114 NT Wright, Esau McCaulley & Tim Mackie on Reading the Gospels While Black Pt 1
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Apr 21, 2022 
Renowned theologian NT Wright, author Esau McCaulley, and Tim Mackie of The Bible Project discuss the intersection of race and the Bible's influence on the church. They delve into topics such as justice within a Christian framework, battling against injustice, exploring the complexity of the term 'Black' in the US, responsible biblical interpretation, and the book of Ephesians and its impact on Jewish and Gentile Christians.
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Justice Is Mercy Toward The Oppressed
- The Bible links God's justice with mercy, showing justice aims at fair treatment and the relief of the oppressed.
- Jesus' ministry demonstrates this messianic justice by championing the poor and previewing God's coming kingdom.
Sin Can Be Institutional And Structural
- Scripture recognizes corporate or structural sin and names systems as sinful when they exploit the vulnerable.
- Racism can be structural and spiritual, not merely interpersonal animus, so Christian theology permits recognizing systemic injustice.
In Christ Transcends Ancient Divides
- The New Testament reframes identity around being 'in Christ', transcending ancient social divides like Jew/Gentile, slave/free, male/female.
- This unity was intended to create a multiethnic family as a sign of God's new creation.