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TitleGod and government : Biblical principles for today : An Introduction and resource
AuthorVan Dam, Cornelis.
Call No261.7 VAN
CollectionNon Fiction
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International Standard Book Number 9781610973267
Dewey Decimal Classification Number 261.7 VAN
Personal Name Van Dam, Cornelis.
Title Statement God and government : Biblical principles for today : An Introduction and resource
Imprint Eugene, Oregon : Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2011.
Physical Description 310p.
General Note Includes Index and Bibliographical References.
Summary, Etc. Ours is a time of rapid cultural change with new economic challenges. People look to their governments for leadership and solutions. But what can and should government do to meet the difficulties that beset a nation? What can citizens expect from their elected representatives? What is reasonable? And what should citizens do? What are their responsibilities? This book addresses such fundamental issues through the eyes of Scripture and against the backdrop of North America's dual heritage of Christianity and humanism. Government, politics, and the Bible do not seem like a good mix. But as this book aims to show, the Bible has much wisdom to teach us about the place and role of government and its citizens. Biblical principles work because God knows how his world and his servant governments are supposed to function. After all, he ordained the governing authorities, and the principles enunciated in his Word are timeless and remain practical. This book introduces fundamental biblical principles that apply to government and politics. The intent is to inform and to motivate the reader to get involved where possible in the political processes of the day. Our legislators need the input and help from their knowledgable Christian constituents.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term CHRISTIANITY AND POLITICS.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term POLITICS IN THE BIBLE.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term CHURCH AND STATE - UNITED STATES.