Does the Bible Support Slavery?

Slavery is one of the most troubling subjects in the Bible. Some assume Scripture endorses it, while others wonder how a just God could allow it. This message examines the historical and cultural context of slavery in both the Old and New Testaments, showing how the Bible undermines slavery from within its cultural moment and ultimately leads toward freedom and dignity for all people. We’ll contrast biblical servitude with race-based chattel slavery and highlight how the gospel seeds the idea of equality that would later dismantle oppressive systems.