{"product_id":"politics-according-to-the-bible-a-comprehensive-resource-for-understanding-modern-political-issues-in-light-of-scripture-hardcover","title":"Politics - According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWayne A. Grudem\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould Christians be involved in political issues?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive and readable book presents a political philosophy from the perspective that the Gospel pertains to all of life, including politics. \u003cem\u003ePolitics--According to the Bible\u003c\/em\u003e is an in-depth analysis of conservative and liberal plans to do good for the nation, evaluated in light of the Bible and common sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvangelical Bible professor, and author of the bestselling book \u003cem\u003eSystematic Theology\u003c\/em\u003e, Wayne Grudem unpacks and rejects five common views about Christian influence on politics: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"compel religion,\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"exclude religion,\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"all government is demonic,\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"do evangelism, not politics,\" and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"do politics, not evangelism.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead, he defends a position of \"significant Christian influence on government\" and explains the Bible's teachings about the purpose of civil government and the characteristics of good or bad governments. \u003cstrong\u003eGrudem provides a thoughtful analysis of over fifty specific and current political issues\u003c\/strong\u003e dealing with: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe protection of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarriage, the family, and children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEconomic issues and taxation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNational defense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelationships to other nations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreedom of speech and religion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuotas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd special interests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout this book, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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) 'compel religion, ' (2) 'exclude religion, ' (3) 'all government is demonic, ' (4) 'do evangel-ism, not politics, ' and (5) 'do politics, not evangelism.' He proposes a better alternative: (6) 'significant Christian influence on government.' Then he explains the Bible'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 people'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 person'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 earth'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 624\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.85 x 9.52 x 7.76 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Retailing's Best (2011)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754216227104,"sku":"9780310330295","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/16a4d445787727835c8c91006ed85776.webp?v=1780035884","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/politics-according-to-the-bible-a-comprehensive-resource-for-understanding-modern-political-issues-in-light-of-scripture-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}