The Justice Calling

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Mark Labberton

“Many books on justice have appeared in recent years. Three things make this one stand out from the crowd. First, instead of quoting only a few golden nuggets from Scripture, the authors trace the theme of justice throughout Scripture. Second, they give concreteness to their discussion with harrowing true-life stories of present-day sex trafficking and slavery. And third, they explicitly address the need of those who struggle for justice, patience, lament, and hope. An important contribution.”

Nicholas Wolterstorff

“This is a powerful and timely book that shows us why the God of justice must be at the center of the justice movement in this generation. The authors have combined their years of national and global experience with deep theological reflection to produce one of the best biblical theologies on justice that I’ve ever read. As an advocate for justice and racial reconciliation, I highly recommend it!”

Brenda Salter McNeil

“I’ve been waiting for a book that blends the depth of Scripture’s call to justice with the breadth of how God is using the church today. We now have that book. While the stories of pain and injustice will haunt you, this fresh exploration of God’s vision for our world will make you want to get up and do something—and invite others to join you.”

Kara Powell

“It is one thing to do justice and another to become a justice-minded person. This is the textbook for the latter. Hoang and Johnson lead us through the metanarrative of Scripture in such a beautiful, justice-centered way that we cannot see justice as a tertiary topic anymore. It is central to the heart of God, but it is not, as we may have assumed, an invitation to be overworked and overwhelmed. Each of us has a justice calling of our own that only trusting in God can reveal. Beautifully written, beautifully lived!”

Sarah Groves

“By now, Christians should know that we are supposed to care about justice. But the deep conviction to stick it out, go the extra mile, and stay in the struggle long after the cameras have gone home haunts a new generation. I can’t imagine a better book to give to a new believer, a college student, or anyone desiring to change the world. Thank you, Hoang and Johnson, for this important work; it is powerful and convicting and will be a staple book for the church for many years to come.”

Gabe Lyons

“The Justice Calling is a remarkable book. Part manifesto, part theology, part call to action, it should make an immediate impact on churches and communities.”

Samuel James

“In a year with a handful of very good social justice resources, this one rises above them all. A must-read, beautiful, very insightful, and important book of truly lasting significance.”

Byron Borger

“With tender passion and immense wisdom, Hoang and Johnson invite us to see that the drama of the Bible is about growing goodness as a means to thwart what is unrighteous. Their development of justice as a primary passion of God’s is brilliant and breathtaking. Their personal journeys of addressing human trafficking will further open your heart to the wonder of how mercy and justice kiss in the person of Jesus Christ. This is a mustread, glorious book.”

Dan B. Allender