Politics - According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture

Written by Wayne A. Grudem

Narrated by Maurice England and Wayne Grudem

Should Christians be involved in political issues?

This comprehensive and readable book presents a political philosophy from the perspective that the Gospel pertains to all of life, including politics. Politics—According to the Bible 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.

Evangelical Bible professor, and author of the bestselling book Systematic Theology, Wayne Grudem unpacks and rejects five common 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."

Instead, 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. Grudem provides a thoughtful analysis of over fifty specific and current political issues dealing with:

• The protection of life.
• Marriage, the family, and children.
• Economic issues and taxation.
• The environment.
• National defense
• Relationships to other nations.
• Freedom of speech and religion.
• Quotas.
• And special interests.

Throughout 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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Nov 23, 2010
• ISBN: 9780310413592

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.

Reviews for Politics - According to the Bible

[drjane_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Easy-to-read theology, thoroughly devotional.

[kaelirenee · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

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.

[abletms · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Clear introduction to Systematic Theology. Very helpful for both the thology student and those wanting a great understanding of Christian Church doctrine.

[centurion24553 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent reference book for the old and new in Christ Jesus

[cmsheffield_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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.

[lenow_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A classic systematic theology text. Very in-depth yet still readable.

[gwg_3 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

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.

[theologicaldan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is probably the best contemporary systematic going. Not highly philisophical, it is easly accessible to someone without a theological background (unlike Reymonds).

[parkersbooks · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A great tool for study or reference. Packed with information. Trustworthy, although not cessationist.

[temsmail · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

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.

[grinningdwarf · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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!!