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God and Government - Vol. 2: Issues in Biblical Perspective
In this second volume in the series, Gary DeMar addresses issues such Developing a Biblical Worldview; Worldviews in Conflicts; Sovereignty and Dominion; Sovereignty and Ownership; Financing the State and God's Kingdom; The Enemies of Biblical Economics; The Causes and Conquest of Poverty. (Paperback, 242 pages)
247 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1984
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Gary DeMar
94 books77 followersGary is a graduate of Western Michigan University (1973) and earned his M.Div. at Reformed Theological Seminary in 1979. In 2007, he earned his Ph.D. in Christian Intellectual History from Whitefield Theological Seminary. Author of countless essays, news articles, and more than 27 book titles, he also hosts The Gary DeMar Show, and History Unwrapped—both broadcasted and podcasted. Gary has lived in the Atlanta area since 1979 with his wife, Carol. They have two married sons and are enjoying being grandparents to their grandson. Gary and Carol are members of Midway Presbyterian Church (PCA).
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July 27, 2024
A PROMINENT RECONSTRUCTIONIST VIEWS AMERICAN HISTORY
Gary DeMar is the president of American Vision, and a popular writer on eschatology, Christian Reconstruction, and Americanism. This is the second volume of a 3-volume series.
He said about this 1989 book, "(it) shows that there are two competing world views---one Christian and one Humanistic. In addition, these two world views manifest themselves in every area of life. The Christian world view must be revived if America and the world are to survive." (Pg. xiii)
He states, "God expects His people's stewardship to prove productive. The good steward will 'do business' until the owner returns (Luke 19:13). The good servants occupy---produce a profit---for their Lord, utilizing their talents to the maximum... (Pg. 89) He argues, "God is the greatest example of one who bestows gifts according to His good pleasure... The Christian is to imitate God as he is able. Inheritance is a type of gift... an inheritance is a legitimate transfer of wealth from one family member ... to other family members..." (Pg. 96)
He suggests, "Churches should remain tax-exempt because of the nature and function of the church, not because the church is a non-profit institution. The state does not hold jurisdiction over the internal matters of churches... Jesus Christ is head of the church; therefore, the church's domain is outside the state's jurisdiction and taxing authority." (Pg. 139)
He charges, "Where are the orphanages run by Christians in their own nations? Where are the Christian homes for the retarded? Where are the Christian schools for the (hearing- and visually-impaired)? There are almost none. Why not? Because there is no tithing." (Pg. 157)
This is a forceful and interesting look at the "U.S. as a Christian nation" concept, and will be of interest to a variety of readers.
Gary DeMar is the president of American Vision, and a popular writer on eschatology, Christian Reconstruction, and Americanism. This is the second volume of a 3-volume series.
He said about this 1989 book, "(it) shows that there are two competing world views---one Christian and one Humanistic. In addition, these two world views manifest themselves in every area of life. The Christian world view must be revived if America and the world are to survive." (Pg. xiii)
He states, "God expects His people's stewardship to prove productive. The good steward will 'do business' until the owner returns (Luke 19:13). The good servants occupy---produce a profit---for their Lord, utilizing their talents to the maximum... (Pg. 89) He argues, "God is the greatest example of one who bestows gifts according to His good pleasure... The Christian is to imitate God as he is able. Inheritance is a type of gift... an inheritance is a legitimate transfer of wealth from one family member ... to other family members..." (Pg. 96)
He suggests, "Churches should remain tax-exempt because of the nature and function of the church, not because the church is a non-profit institution. The state does not hold jurisdiction over the internal matters of churches... Jesus Christ is head of the church; therefore, the church's domain is outside the state's jurisdiction and taxing authority." (Pg. 139)
He charges, "Where are the orphanages run by Christians in their own nations? Where are the Christian homes for the retarded? Where are the Christian schools for the (hearing- and visually-impaired)? There are almost none. Why not? Because there is no tithing." (Pg. 157)
This is a forceful and interesting look at the "U.S. as a Christian nation" concept, and will be of interest to a variety of readers.
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