Every Good Thing: An Introduction to the Material World and the Common Good for Christians - Paperback

by David W. Jones (Author)

In Every Good Thing, David W. Jones illustrates the wide variety of areas impacted by our understanding of the Bible's teaching on the material realm. This short book surveys key concepts and controversies on each topic, accompanied by Bible passages to help readers develop a more robust worldview of the physical world around us.

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How should Christians live in a created world? God cares deeply about the world he created. And he invites us to engage with, not detach from, the material world. In Every Good Thing, David W. Jones helps Christians think biblically about how to engage with our world, covering topics such as wealth, poverty, stewardship, vocation, and Sabbath.

Author Biography

David W. Jones serves as professor of Christian ethics, associate dean for graduate program administration, and director of the Th.M. program at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has authored or coauthored six books and more than a dozen articles published in various academic journals. He resides in North Carolina with his wife and children.