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The theological dimension John 17:11 Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world. John 17:14I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world. John 17:15I do not pray that You should take them out of the world. John 17:18 As you sent me into the world, I send them into the world 2

The emotional dimension John 3: 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. I John 2: 15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in him. 3

The practical dimension 2 Cor 6: 17 “Come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing. 2 Tim 3: 5 Have nothing to do with people who have a form of godliness but deny its power. Luke 15: 1 – 2 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” Luke 19: 7 “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” 4

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1.Doctrine of God a)God of all creation b)God of the nations c)God of justice 2.Doctrine of human beings a)Human beings made in God’s image b)People matter – they have intrinsic value 8

3.Doctrine of Christ a.Incarnation of Christ  The humanity of Jesus  Entering other peoples’ worlds 4.Doctrine of Salvation a.Salvation and Kingdom belong together b.Jesus is Saviour and Jesus is Lord belong together c.Faith and action (love) belong together 9

5.Doctrine of the church a.Called out of the world to be holy b.Sent into world to be witnesses c.Matthew 5 - Salt and light d.1 Peter - aliens and strangers 10

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1 Cor 9: 17 – 22 For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more; to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are without law, as without law, that I might win those who are without law; to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 13

2 Cor 4: 2 We reject all shameful deeds and underhand methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this. 1 Cor 2: 1 – 5 When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power. 14

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Slave trade abolished The Prison system humanized Factory conditions improved Education for the poor Trade Unions to protect the exploitation of the workforce 18

Sources of such action John Wesley The Clapham Sect William Wilberforce Lord Shaftesbury 19

Modern missions era marked by social action as well as aid and relief work Hospitals, clinics, itinerant medicine Orphanages Education Vocational training centres Wells and water provision Agricultural expertise 20

The great reversal 1.Combating rising Liberal theology 2.The social gospel 3.The rise of pessimism and disillusionment post-WWI 4.The rise of pre-millenialism 5.The growth of the church among the middle classes who showed indifference to the poor 21

Wheaton Declaration (1966) ‘the primacy of preaching the gospel to every creature’ ‘evangelical social action’ Urged ‘all evangelicals to stand for all forms of social justice throughout the world.’ Lausanne Conference (1974) “Christian Social Responsibility” “evangelism and socio-political involvement are both part of our Christian duty.” 22

Lausanne Covenant of Evangelism is primary because it is logical prior to Christian service 2.Evangelism is primary because it relates to people’s eternal destiny 23

Defining the relationship: Social activity is the consequence of evangelism Evangelism brings people to faith Faith works through love Love issues in service 24

Defining the relationship: Social activity can be a bridge for evangelism Danger of ‘buying’ decisions Can open closed doors… Can break down prejudice… Can prepare ground for the sowing of the seed of the Gospel 25

Defining the relationship: Social activity is the partner of evangelism Hand in hand Faith and works Love and action 26

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