Jesus and Justice: Do They Go Together?

Why Jesus and Justice Must Not Be Torn Apart

We’re living in a time when the word justice ignites both passion and controversy. For some, it’s a sacred calling. For others, it’s a cultural landmine. Many young Christians want to care deeply about justice—but they feel pulled in different directions. On one side is the loud cry of progressive activism; on the other is the guarded suspicion of anything labeled “social justice.” In the middle stands a question that demands an answer:

Do Jesus and justice actually go together?

For some, justice feels political. For others, it's personal. For many, it’s confusing. Has the Church failed in justice? Has justice replaced the gospel? Have we misunderstood what the Bible actually teaches?

This book was written for the believer who wants to love Jesus fully and pursue justice faithfully—without drifting into legalism or losing sight of the gospel. You don’t have to choose between truth and compassion, righteousness and mercy, holiness and healing. In fact, Jesus Himself is the perfect embodiment of both grace and justice.

When we open the Scriptures, we don’t find a Savior who ignores injustice. We find a King who confronts it. We see a Redeemer who lifts the oppressed, exposes hypocrisy, welcomes the outsider, and lays down His life to make all things new. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is filled with God’s heart for justice—not as a trendy issue, but as a holy priority.

But here’s the twist: God’s justice looks different than the world’s. It’s not rooted in rage, revenge, or political power. It’s rooted in the cross.

This book will take you on a journey—through Scripture, through the life of Jesus, through Church history, and into the heart of what it means to do justice as a follower of Christ. We’ll explore how to avoid the traps of self-righteousness and cultural compromise. We’ll confront tough questions and embrace the tension between mercy and truth. And we’ll paint a vision for a generation hungry to see God’s justice roll down like waters—and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

If you’ve ever wondered what it means to do justice without losing Jesus, or to follow Jesus without ignoring justice—this book is for you.

Let’s begin.