Justice, captivity and grace
Captivity, accountability, and release.
Sin, prison, exile, justice, and grace are connected in Scripture without being interchangeable. Holding them apart is what keeps mercy from becoming denial.
Anchor passage — Isaiah 61:1–2
Questions people bring here
- how do sin and grace belong in the same conversation?
- what does the bible say about prison and people in prison?
- how did exile change Israel’s understanding of God and home?
- what is the difference between justice and punishment in scripture?
- can grace restore someone without ignoring the harm they caused?
- how do the old and new testaments develop the idea of justice?
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