Politics - According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resource

Politics - According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture

A variety of perspectives exist within the Christian community when it comes to political issues and political involvement. This comprehensive and readable book presents a political philosophy from the perspective that the Gospel pertains to all of life so Christians should be involved in political issues. In brief, this is an analysis of conservative and liberal plans to do good for the nation, evaluated in light of the Bible and common sense.In this ground-breaking book, recognized evangelical Bible professor Wayne Grudem rejects five mistaken views about Christian influence on politics: (1) â€œcompel religion,â€ (2) â€œexclude religion,â€ (3) â€œall government is demonic,â€ (4) â€œdo evangel-ism, not politics,â€ and (5) â€œdo politics, not evangelism.â€ He proposes a better alternative: (6) â€œsignificant Christian influence on government.â€ Then he explains the Bibleâ€™s teachings about the purpose of civil government and the characteristics of good or bad government. Does the Bible support some form of democracy? Should judges and the courts hold the ultimate power in a nation? With respect to specific political issues, Grudem argues that most peopleâ€™s political views depend on deep-seated assumptions about several basic moral and even theological questions, such as whether God exists, whether absolute moral standards can be known, whether there is good and evil in each personâ€™s heart, whether people should be accountable for their good and bad choices, whether property should belong to individuals or to society, and whether the purpose of the earthâ€™s resources is to bring benefit to mankind. After addressing these foundational questions, Grudem provides a thoughtful, carefully-reasoned analysis of over fifty specific issues dealing with the protection of life, marriage, the family and children, economic issues and taxation, the environment, national defense, relationships to other nations, freedom of speech and religion, quotas, and special interests. He makes frequent application to the current policies of the Democratic and Republican parties in the United States, but the principles discussed here are relevant for any nation.
Country USA
Brand Zondervan
Manufacturer Zondervan
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 037559
ReleaseDate 2010-09-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780310330295

Country	USA
Brand	Zondervan
Manufacturer	Zondervan
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	037559
ReleaseDate	2010-09-08
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780310330295

Politics - According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture

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