Summary Of Tim Keller's Generous Justice

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In the book ""Generous Justice,"" Tim Keller's purpose is to help us reflect on the focus of Christian justice according to the Bible. Keller starts off by describing what it means to do justice. For example, he says that to do justice is a way of reflecting God's character, is to take care of the poor and vulnerable, and it also means to take care of our relationships with others. Keller also mentions some passages in the Bible which teach u about justice and shows that God is a just God and therefore, he requires from us to do justice. The author is trying to tell us that it is no longer just a matter of speaking of how merciful and generous God is or to tell the world that they have an opportunity of receiving eternal life through salvation

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