{"product_id":"politics-according-to-the-bible-a-comprehensive-resource-for-understanding-modern-political-issues-in-light-of-scripture-9780310330295","title":"Politics - According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrudem, Wayne A.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eWayne Grudem is research professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary in Phoenix, Arizona. He holds degrees from Harvard (AB), Westminster Theological Seminary (MDiv, DD), and Cambridge (PhD). He is the author of more than a dozen books including the bestselling Systematic Theology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50649777996050,"sku":"9780310330295","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_183c7c08-403b-4e87-97e5-fe98cffdd90f.jpg?v=1733273421","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/politics-according-to-the-bible-a-comprehensive-resource-for-understanding-modern-political-issues-in-light-of-scripture-9780310330295","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}