Just Discipleship, Biblical Justice in an Unjust World by Michael J. Rhodes

A growing number of Christians and churches are awakening to the truth that justice matters deeply to God. Yet, there’s much debate about how biblical justice should be lived out in today’s world. What does Scripture truly mean by justice, and how does it relate to pressing issues like poverty, racism, and inequality? Most crucially, how can we cultivate lives that actively pursue justice? According to biblical scholar Michael Rhodes, the Bible presents a transformative vision of justice-centered discipleship—one that is essential for shaping God’s people. Drawing from biblical theology, virtue ethics, and personal experience, Rhodes demonstrates that justice is woven into the fabric of Scripture, central to Jesus’ mission, and foundational to genuine Christian faith. Justice isn’t an optional add-on; it’s the heartbeat of God’s Word. To follow Christ is to embrace a life of justice in a broken and unjust world.