{"product_id":"christians-and-civil-government-a-biblical-historical-and-analytical-introduction-hardcover","title":"Christians and Civil Government: A Biblical, Historical, and Analytical Introduction - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJ. Peter Hill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCivil government is what we often call the state, which shares characteristics with other institutions. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut unlike any other institution, the state can encourage or compel people to do certain things.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe key question this book asks is, \"What has God taught us about the state?\" \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author also explores other questions, such as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave we uncritically accepted ideas about civil government from our culture?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs our political identity adequately characterized as \"conservative\" or \"progressive\"-or should there be something more? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does the Old Testament teach us about civil government? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can we learn from Jesus's relationship with the political powers of his day?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenge political assumptions and ground your thinking in ways to honor God with the wisdom in Christians and Civil Government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 27, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42721884078176,"sku":"9781664237513","price":80.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/VElsMS9LU0o1a3NtRlBwOXg4dmZZdz09.webp?v=1777074986","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/christians-and-civil-government-a-biblical-historical-and-analytical-introduction-hardcover","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}