Fair or Free Markets

Free and Fair Markets

A Biblical Worldview Guide to Understanding Economic Debate

What If Your Church Could Navigate Today’s Toughest Economic Questions Together?

From labor rights to regulation, wealth inequality to government spending—Americans are deeply divided on how markets should work. But beneath the political noise lies a crucial question: What does a biblical worldview actually say about free markets, fair markets, and the government’s role in our economy?

The Family Policy Institute of Washington has created Free and Fair Markets: Competing Worldviews—a groundbreaking educational resource that cuts through political polarization to help Christians think clearly and biblically about economic life.

What’s Inside

This 16-page discussion booklet uses cutting-edge AI research to present three distinct perspectives side by side:

The Progressive Left argues that markets concentrate wealth and power, requiring robust government intervention to ensure fairness, protect workers, and address inequality.

The Conservative Right contends that free markets with minimal regulation unleash innovation, create jobs, and protect individual liberty—while limited government prevents corruption and overreach.

The Biblical Worldview affirms property rights, voluntary exchange, and honest dealing while emphasizing that government’s primary role is justice, not economic engineering. Scripture calls us to stewardship, generosity, and care for the vulnerable—but primarily through personal responsibility and community, not state coercion.

Perfect For:

✓ Church study groups and discipleship classes
✓ Homeschooling families exploring civic engagement
✓ Small groups seeking to engage the public square biblically
✓ Ministry leaders equipping congregations on faith and culture
✓ Christians wanting to vote and advocate with biblical conviction

Unique Features

• 30 thoughtful discussion questions designed to deepen understanding and personal reflection
• Biblical foundation with key verses (NASB95) on property, justice, government, and stewardship
• Balanced research presenting progressive, conservative, and Christian perspectives fairly
• Practical group discussion prompts that build authentic dialogue, not debate
• Journal space for personal reflection and spiritual formation
• Leader-friendly format requiring no special expertise to facilitate

Why Now?

Too many Christians make economic and political decisions based on cultural pressure rather than biblical conviction. Meanwhile, churches often avoid economic questions altogether—leaving their members without spiritual guidance in one of life’s most consequential decisions.

Free and Fair Markets changes that. It equips believers to:

• Understand why people disagree about markets and government
• Evaluate policy proposals against biblical principles
• Hold political convictions with humility and grace
• Move beyond left-vs-right thinking to Christ-centered reasoning
• Engage their communities and workplaces with kingdom perspective

How to Use

1. Order copies for your small group, class, or congregation
2. Schedule a 4-6 week study with built-in discussion time
3. Facilitate conversations using the 30 prepared questions
4. Equip your people to think and vote biblically

Get Started Today

Free and Fair Markets is available through the Family Policy Institute of Washington. Whether you’re leading a Bible study, homeschooling your children, or simply wanting to think more clearly as a Christian about economic policy, this resource provides the biblical foundation, balanced research, and practical discussion framework you need.

Download or order your copies today at fpiw.org

About FPIW: The Family Policy Institute of Washington is a 501(c)(3) educational organization dedicated to advancing biblical values in the public square. For over two decades, FPIW has equipped Washington State Christians to engage their culture with conviction, grace, and biblical wisdom.

“If the root is holy, so are the branches.” — Romans 11:16 (NASB95)