What are factors contributing to poverty? This article looks at single mothers, violent crime, segregation by race and income, school quality, and income inequality as contributors and how the book of Proverbs sheds some light on them.

Kaiser summarizes what the Torah and Wisdom Literature teach on poverty and riches.

Should the church be involved in poverty relief, and if so, how should it take shape?

Does the church have an obligation toward the poor? To answer this question one must define what poverty is, which is this article's starting point. It explains that poverty is about both the poor and the rich. It then highlights three things the church cannot ignore in relation to poverty.

What is a good way of caring for the poor and the disadvantaged without causing dependency? The article explains five ways.

The Bible makes it clear that the poor will always be among us. This means that the fight against poverty will be a constant one. This article shows that globalization contributes to economic growth and development.

Focusing on 2 Corinthians 9:12-15, this article shows that God expects His church to reach out to the poor and needy. The church should show justice, mercy and corporate humility. This is in line with the Old Testament commands for helping the poor. 

This article gives an overview of the care taken by the apostolic church of the social needs of people. Relevant texts discussed include Acts 4:32-37, Acts 6:1, Acts 11, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3. 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, and 2 Corinthians 9:1·15.

France responds to the provocative book of John H. Yoder titled The Politics of Jesus. He wants to look for renewed thinking among affluent Christians on matters of economic ethics. The article considers Jesus' practice and teaching in relation to wealth and property. Finally, the author wants to apply this to the contemporary issues posed in Christian ethics.

Does biblical distributive justice entail an equal sharing of all goods? This article begs to differ, and considers the biblical data typically adduced to defend equal sharing, to show that not all inequalities are unjust.

What is a good response to the preaching of the prophet Amos on social justice? The author notes the responsibility of the people of God toward the socially marginalized and vulnerable. Oppression must be resisted.

World poverty is widely considered to be one of the major moral issues of today. This article wants to examine attitudes to poverty among evangelical Christians.