September 11, war on terror, health care, immigration, mid-term elections, unemployment, taxes, marriage, and tea parties. These are just a few of the topics of discussion in America today. How should a Christian form an opinion on these subjects? Should they follow a party line? Does the Bible shed any light on these subjects?
Wayne Grudem‘s new book Politics According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture couldn’t come at a better time. In it Grudem rejects five mistaken views about Christian influence on politics: (1) “compel religion,” (2) “exclude religion,” (3) “all government is demonic,” (4) “do evangelism, not politics,” and (5) “do politics, not evangelism.” He proposes a better alternative: (6) “significant Christian influence on government.”
Politics According to the Bible is a readable, comprehensive political philosophy, arguing for Christian involvement based on biblical teachings and a Christian worldview. Covering over 50 specific issues relating to protection of life, marriage, family, economics, environment, national defense, internationalism, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and special interest groups … this sweeping resource is a must-read for today’s Christians.
Here are a few endorsements of Dr. Grudem’s work:
-
“Dr. Grudem has written a sweeping, and inspiring, guide to politics and government in the new century, a comprehensive but extremely readable and easy-to-use primer on how a Christian guided by Scripture should think about all of the many issues facing a citizen today. Politics According to the Bible will be on the desk next to the microphone in my radio studio and on the bookshelf of every Christian—left, right or center—who wants to know—really wants to know—what God has said about what man ought to do and how he ought to live today.”
- Hugh Hewitt, professor of law, Chapman University, and nationally syndicated radio talk show host
-
“Conservative and hard-hitting both biblically and culturally, Grudem’s treatise is essentially a giant tract for the times, covering the whole waterfront of America’s political debate with shrewd insight and strong argument. This book will be a valued resource for years to come, and right now no Christian can afford to ignore it. An outstanding achievement!”
- J. I. Packer, Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver
-
“If you read this year only one Christian book on politics, read Politics-According to the Bible. Wayne Grudem shows how we should approach more than fifty specific issues. His biblically-based good sense overwhelms the nostrums of Jim Wallis and the evangelical left. Wayne also shows why those seeking a vacation from politics need to rise up and go to work.”
- Marvin Olasky, editor-in-chief, World, and provost, The King’s College, New York City
Interested? I am and want to share a great deal on this book with you. The Westminster bookstore has it for only $23.99—40% Off! That’s $3 less than Amazon, but it is only available for the next week at this great price. Order Politics According to the Bible today.
