The church behind prison walls: God's radical grace transforming lives
The New Testament frequently enjoins Christians to visit and care for those who are in prison. The conditions of prison deter many from reaching out to inmates, especially those who are convicted of violent crimes. Yet these fellow human beings are in desperate need of hearing the forgiving word of...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Seminaries
[2018]
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Word & world
Year: 2018, Volume: 38, Issue: 4, Pages: 382-389 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CG Christianity and Politics KBQ North America RG Pastoral care |
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God; Love
B Prisoners; Religious life B Prisons and prisoners; United States B Grace B Church work with prisoners B Prison psychology |
| Summary: | The New Testament frequently enjoins Christians to visit and care for those who are in prison. The conditions of prison deter many from reaching out to inmates, especially those who are convicted of violent crimes. Yet these fellow human beings are in desperate need of hearing the forgiving word of good news that God is with them and cares for them, too. |
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| ISSN: | 0275-5270 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Word & world
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