Christians and Civil Government

<p>Civil government is what we often call the state which shares characteristics with other institutions. </p><p>But unlike any other institution the state can encourage or compel people to do certain things.</p><p>It sometimes has the legitimate authority to deprive us of life liberty and property. The Bible tells us that it and our human governors are ordained by God.</p><p>The key question this book asks is What has God taught us about the state? </p><p>The author also explores other questions such as:</p><p>Have we uncritically accepted ideas about civil government from our culture?</p><p>Is our political identity adequately characterized as conservative or progressive-or should there be something more? </p><p>What does the Old Testament teach us about civil government? </p><p>What can we learn from Jesus's relationship with the political powers of his day?</p><p>This book also highlights the apostles' interaction with local and Roman authorities and how the doctrinal statements of thoughtful Christians of the past should inform our views of civil government.</p><p>Challenge political assumptions and ground your thinking in ways to honor God with the wisdom in Christians and Civil Government.</p>