The Spiritual, Not the Social Gospel in the Church

Authors

John Theodore Mueller, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

10-1-1943

Document Type

Article

Keywords

spiritual gospel, social gospel, race relations, ministry, negroes, preach, christian citizens, mission, missionary board

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Our country today finds itself confronted with a serious race relations problem. It is only one of the many social and economic questions facing us at this time, but, no doubt, every one who has carefully studied the race problem will admit that it is one of major importance and therefore should not be ignored by those whose business it is to study it. As citizens of our country it vitally concerns us all, and it is in view of this fact that the Missionary Board (upon the writer's suggestion) has decided to take up its study as a part of its agenda, especially since it is the duty of the Board to counsel those who are directly concerned with the problem in its practical applications. It is from this point of view that the Missionary Board, I hope, will continue to give the matter its careful attention.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 19:10; Matthew 8:9; Matthew 22:21; John 8:5-6; Matthew 20:28; John 5:36; John 10:25; Acts 20:24; 2 Corinthians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 2:2;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Mueller, John Theodore (1943) "The Spiritual, Not the Social Gospel in the Church," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 14, Article 59.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol14/iss1/59