Doug Becker, Pastor of Theology, explores whether the Bible condones slavery. He highlights how biblical terms for slaves differ from modern connotations and that Old Testament law prescribed fair treatment, specifically outlining debt-slavery with rights and protections. He notes the distinction between Israel's laws and the social context of Roman-empire Christians. Early Christians, without power to change laws, created a countercultural community where all were equal in Christ. New Testament texts suggest a transformative approach towards slaves as brothers in faith, implying manumission in cases like Philemon's, alluding to the transformative power of the gospel over social systems.