Solidarity with the poor as an expression of faithful discipleship to the vision of Christ

Timothy Wilson Hobbs

Etd

Solidarity with the poor as an expression of faithful discipleship to the vision of Christ

Public Deposited

MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Timothy Wilson Hobbs. Solidarity with the Poor As an Expression of Faithful Discipleship to the Vision of Christ. Columbia Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/36ce5a11-42e9-4f13-8bcc-abded5066927.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

T. W. Hobbs. Solidarity with the poor as an expression of faithful discipleship to the vision of Christ. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/36ce5a11-42e9-4f13-8bcc-abded5066927

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Timothy Wilson Hobbs. Solidarity with the Poor As an Expression of Faithful Discipleship to the Vision of Christ. Columbia Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/36ce5a11-42e9-4f13-8bcc-abded5066927.

Note: These citations are programmatically generated and may be incomplete.

Creator

Timothy Wilson Hobbs

Rights Statement

In Copyright

Abstract

Solidarity with the poor is a crucial component of faithful discipleship. Practices of solidarity with the poor develop stronger, deeper, more discerning faith. The research reflected in this work includes: (1) a probe into sociological and economic causes for homelessness and poverty, (2) theological research of 'powers and principalities' to indicate that the social structures and institutions which abet the plight of poverty have a spiritual dimension and can be dealt with redemptively, and (3) a biblical survey which supports what this work contends is a faithful response of the church to the issues of homelessness and poverty. This research challenged those participating in the ministry project to take a close look at their middle-class complacency concerning issues of poverty and homelessness. It led to a deeper commitment to serve God through serving 'the least of these' (Matthew 25:40), and fomented an exchange of ideas for practical expressions of solidarity with the poor.

Publisher