Keller’s statement seems to be his clearly flawed apologetic for using those sources to support his conclusions in Generous Justice. Keller to have written instead that “ the Biblical concept of justice is very comprehensive and therefore” we don’t need other sources,including Progressive and liberal sources. Keller makes the statement, “I propose that readers remember that the Biblical concept of justice is very comprehensiveand therefore it should be possible to glean great ideas from all kinds of sources.” But reading that statement, one would expect Dr. Keller’s book is so heavily dependent on many Progressive and liberal sources for its support. I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments…See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. There’s justice and there’s injustice, but there’s not different kinds of justice. In fact, in the Bible justice never has an adjective. There’s no such thing as “social justice,” people. Read articles by Todd Pruitt and Denny Burk on this page. And his use of Social Justice language unnecessarily and irresponsibly exposes believers to “divergent theories” he acknowledges are dangerous. Keller’s use of Social Justice language confuses rather than clarifies the plain statements of the Bible regarding believers’ social responsibilities. Eugene Peterson wrote that “ We cannot be too careful about the words we use we start out using them and they end up using us.” But is this safe and proper contextualization? We don’t think it is. Keller knows this is true, why does he use them? The answer may be: contextualization.
Keller admits these “divergent theories” are “very powerful” and “Christian authors” are “usually influenced” by them. Keller’s use of Social Justice language is dangerous, implying acceptance of non-Christian theories used in postmodern culture, especially in our schools.
However, Jude 3 & the PCA has serious concerns about Dr. TIM KELLERhas written the book Generous Justice, How God’s Grace Makes Us Just. The book makes an excellent case concerning our responsibilities to “do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:10) We need to be reminded of those responsibilities, and Dr.
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