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    Voting as a Christian: The Social Issues
    Voting as a Christian: The Social Issues
    Voting as a Christian: The Social Issues
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    Voting as a Christian: The Social Issues

    By Wayne A. Grudem and Dinesh D'Souza

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    God intended the Bible to give guidance to every area of life—including how governments should function.

    Derived from author Wayne Grudem's Politics According to the Bible, this book highlights those social issues that have dominated political debate recently and is a must-read for any Christian concerned about current debates over social issues such as:

    • Abortion.
    • Education.
    • Homosexual marriage.
    • Pornography.
    • Religious freedom.

    Throughout, Wayne Grudem—author of the bestselling Systematic Theology—supports political positions that would be called more "conservative" than "liberal." However, "it is important to understand that I see these positions as flowing out of the Bible's teachings rather than positions I hold prior to, or independently of, those biblical teachings," he writes. "My primary purpose in the book is not to be liberal or conservative, or Democrat or Republican, but to explain a biblical worldview and a biblical perspective on issues of politics, law, and government."

    Not every reader will agree with the book's conclusions. But by grounding his analysis deeply on Scripture, Grudem has equipped Christians to better understand and respond to some of today's key political debates wisely and in a manner consistent with their primary citizenship as members and ambassadors of the kingdom of God.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZondervan
    Release dateFeb 7, 2012
    ISBN9780310496021
    Voting as a Christian: The Social Issues
    Author

    Wayne A. Grudem

    Wayne Grudem is distinguished 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 30 books including the bestselling Systematic Theology.

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    • 5/5
      A classic systematic theology text. Very in-depth yet still readable.
    • 5/5
      Excellent reference book for the old and new in Christ Jesus
    • 4/5
      Clear introduction to Systematic Theology. Very helpful for both the thology student and those wanting a great understanding of Christian Church doctrine.
    • 5/5
      A wonderful systematic theology that is highly accessible and written from a contemporary perspective. Grudem is Calvinistic in his soteriology, Baptistic in his ecclesiology and Charismatic in his views on spiritual gifts. Grudem is meaty enough for the seasoned theologian and clear enough for the Christian novice with an appetite for learning. The one negative remark I have is with regard to the binding (which is Zondervan's doing). It's a large volume (1000+ pages) with weak binding which will likely fail under regular use. But that's hardly enough to discourage one from buying a copy.
    • 3/5
      I do plan to sit down a bit more with this book, despite the fact that it seems obviously biased towards Christian sects that believe in inerrancy.
    • 4/5
      Easy-to-read theology, thoroughly devotional.
    • 4/5
      I am reading through this one now (12/06) because of the heresy alleged by Kevin Giles' *Jesus and the Father*. I find more to agree with, though His constant defferal to reformed theology (Calvinism) is disappointing. (04/07) Grudem's theodicy is inadequate, formed by his Calvinism. Grudem fails to take into account the "image of God" in man as part of our participation with God in His world.
    • 4/5
      This is probably the best contemporary systematic going. Not highly philisophical, it is easly accessible to someone without a theological background (unlike Reymonds).
    • 4/5
      Grudem makes Systematic Theology fun! I know that sounds corny, but he really did write this book in a way that is very readable, and even inspirational. Grudem is clearly reformed, but he gives respect to other viewpoints in each area of theology. I once used this book in a study group. It worked great! In my opinion (which doesn't count for much when it comes to theology), this is the best Systematic Theology for beginners by a long shot.
    • 5/5
      This is my favorite systematic theology. It's written in layman's terms; the wrting is actually very good (i.e., not a substitute for a sleeping pill); it's very comprehensive; it's Reformed; AND charismatic!!
    • 4/5
      A great tool for study or reference. Packed with information. Trustworthy, although not cessationist.

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