There are many good, Biblical concerns in this prayer. Caring for widows and orphans, reaching out to single moms, working to see that those without health insurance receive medical care-- all of these are deeply Biblical concerns.
When Miller reaches the part about Jesus dying "against the forces of injustice" though, I want to ask him for clarity. Did Jesus triumph over injustice through His death on the cross? Yes, in an eternal sense. In addition to penal substitution, I also believe in the Christus Victor facet of the atonement. His death on the cross eternally triumphs over sin, and it also enables Christians to see, fight, and sometimes, triumph over injustice in this life, all by God's grace.
My main concern with Miller's statement, however, is that he doesn't define injustice as *sin*-- rebellion against God and mistreatment of people whom He has made in His image.
To many people at the DNC (most?), Miller's prayer might leave them with the impression that they are on Jesus's side (that of "opposing injustice") when they champion "abortion rights." What a chilling thought...
The Bible ultimately defines true justice and injustice. They are defined in terms of obedience or disobedience to God. May we not be afraid to define injustice as He does-- in terms of sin against Him and His creatures.
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There are many good, Biblical concerns in this prayer. Caring for widows and orphans, reaching out to single moms, working to see that those without health insurance receive medical care-- all of these are deeply Biblical concerns.
When Miller reaches the part about Jesus dying "against the forces of injustice" though, I want to ask him for clarity. Did Jesus triumph over injustice through His death on the cross? Yes, in an eternal sense. In addition to penal substitution, I also believe in the Christus Victor facet of the atonement. His death on the cross eternally triumphs over sin, and it also enables Christians to see, fight, and sometimes, triumph over injustice in this life, all by God's grace.
My main concern with Miller's statement, however, is that he doesn't define injustice as *sin*-- rebellion against God and mistreatment of people whom He has made in His image.
To many people at the DNC (most?), Miller's prayer might leave them with the impression that they are on Jesus's side (that of "opposing injustice") when they champion "abortion rights." What a chilling thought...
The Bible ultimately defines true justice and injustice. They are defined in terms of obedience or disobedience to God. May we not be afraid to define injustice as He does-- in terms of sin against Him and His creatures.
Disgustingly political.
This man ought to be ashamed of himself. Some of this nonsense borders on heresy.
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