Contact: Kristin Brown, Institute for Faith, Work & Economics, 703-962-7877, kbrown@tifwe.org
 
McLEAN, Va., Aug. 22, 2016 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a new Institute for Faith, Work & Economics (IFWE) booklet, Free Indeed: Living Life in Light of the Biblical View of Freedom, IFWE theologian Art Lindsley makes the case that free market ideas, such as private property, limited government, innovation and creativity, are consistent with biblical values and must be sustained.

In his booklet, Lindsley explains that while biblical freedom is different from the worldly concept of freedom, biblical freedom must inherently have an impact in this world. He calls Christians to action in promoting all biblically-grounded freedoms – religious, economic, and political. He writes:

"Christ has set us free, and we need to live accordingly because God is working good things through us – including the freedom and flourishing of others. Our inner freedom should lead us to outer freedom. For this reason, political, economic, and religious freedom should not be taken for granted."

Sample Interview Questions for Art Lindsley:

• Why did you write this booklet? What is most important about it?
   
• How does the biblical concept of freedom differ from the worldly concept of freedom?
   
• Christian freedom, described as becoming a "servant of Christ," seems like a paradox. How is that really freedom?
   
• If people are fallen, shouldn't there be a larger role for government to protect the weak and vulnerable?
   
• Does the Bible support any form of socialism/Marxism?

Credentials: Art Lindsley is IFWE's vice president of theological initiatives and served as both co-editor and contributor to For the Least of These: A Biblical Answer to Poverty. He is the author of numerous other books, including C.S. Lewis' Case for Christ, True Truth, and Love, the Ultimate Apologetic. (Full bio here.)

Availability: Washington, D.C. and via telephone (email kbrown@tifwe.org)

Media Copies: A complimentary digital copy of Free Indeed: Living Life in Light of the Biblical View of Freedom is available for download here.

Special Audience Offer: One free audience give-away copy available for radio interviews. Email kbrown@tifwe.org. Plus, for a limited time, the booklet can be purchased online for just $3.99. Use code: FREEINDEEDNEWS. Offer expires 9/16/16.

The Institute for Faith, Work & Economics (IFWE) is a Christian organization committed to advancing biblical and economic principles that help individuals find fulfillment in their work and contribute to a free and flourishing society.