Biblical Principles for Economic Life: An Address Prepared for the Chapel Assembly at Covenant College
by Brian Fikkert

Abstract:
What does the Bible teach us about economic life? Is mainstream economic analysis an acceptable framework for Christians to use? How should we begin to think about economics from a Christian perspective? Originally prepared as part of the "Shedding Light on Our Disciplines" series held in the Covenant College chapel assemblies during the 1999-2000 academic year, this paper provides some introductory answers to these questions in an attempt to frame our approach to thinking with the "mind of Christ" about economic life.