Politics according to the Bible : [manuscript] : a comprehensive resource for understanding modern political issues in light of Scripture /
Grudem, Wayne A.
Politics according to the Bible : a comprehensive resource for understanding modern political issues in light of Scripture / [manuscript] : Wayne Grudem. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2010. - 619 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Basic principles. Five wrong views about Christians and government -- A better solution: significant Christian influence on government -- Biblical principles concerning government -- A biblical worldview -- The courts and the question of ultimate power in a nation -- Specific issues. The protection of life -- Marriage -- The family -- Economics -- The environment -- National defense -- Foreign policy -- Freedom of speech -- Freedom of religion -- Special groups -- Concluding observations. The problem of media bias: when the watchdogs fall asleep -- Application to Democratic and Republication policies today -- Faith and works, and trusting God while working in politics and government.
A comprehensive political philosophy, arguing for Christian involvement based on biblical teachings and a Christian worldview. --from publisher description.
9780310330295 (hbk) 0310330297
2010022520
Political science--Philosophy.
Politics in the Bible.
Bible and politics.
Christianity and politics.
Church and social problems.
JA71 / .G739 2010
320.01
Politics according to the Bible : a comprehensive resource for understanding modern political issues in light of Scripture / [manuscript] : Wayne Grudem. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2010. - 619 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Basic principles. Five wrong views about Christians and government -- A better solution: significant Christian influence on government -- Biblical principles concerning government -- A biblical worldview -- The courts and the question of ultimate power in a nation -- Specific issues. The protection of life -- Marriage -- The family -- Economics -- The environment -- National defense -- Foreign policy -- Freedom of speech -- Freedom of religion -- Special groups -- Concluding observations. The problem of media bias: when the watchdogs fall asleep -- Application to Democratic and Republication policies today -- Faith and works, and trusting God while working in politics and government.
A comprehensive political philosophy, arguing for Christian involvement based on biblical teachings and a Christian worldview. --from publisher description.
9780310330295 (hbk) 0310330297
2010022520
Political science--Philosophy.
Politics in the Bible.
Bible and politics.
Christianity and politics.
Church and social problems.
JA71 / .G739 2010
320.01