Christian Reconstruction: What It Is, What It Isn't [Paperback]

Gary North (Author), Gary Demar (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 219 pages
• Publisher: Inst for Christian Economics (April 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0930464532
• ISBN-13: 978-0930464530
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #964,032 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The go-to book for a primer on Christian Reconstruction, July 23, 2010

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Joel Barnes - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christian Reconstruction: What It Is, What It Isn't (Paperback)

This book is co-authored by Gary North and Gary DeMar. The first half of the book is written by North and outlines the basic contours of Christian Reconstruction. Five theological doctrines give Christian Reconstruction its shape: presuppositionalism, Calvinism, theonomy, covenant theology, and postmillenialism.

Much could be said about how these doctrines define Christian Reconstruction but in the interest of brevity, Christian Reconstruction is about comprehensive redemption (p. 31). In the power of the Holy Spirit, God's law-word is the basis for healing and reformation not only in the individual, the family and church spheres, but also in the state.

North offers some interesting history on the movement. The modern Christian Reconstruction manifestation began in 1960s America with the writings of Rousas John Rushdoony. For the most part, however, it picks up from the Puritan worldview of the 1600s, which also viewed God's law-word as the blueprint for all areas of life.

Gary DeMar is responsible for the second half of the book, which is set up in a Q and A format. Eleven of the most common questions about Christian Reconstruction are answered including: are Christians under the law?, isn't natural law the standard of righteousness for the nations?, is revolution the way to advance God's kingdom?, etc.

This book is very clearly and plainly written. Whether a proponent or opponent of Christian Reconstruction, this is the go-to book for a primer on the subject.

17 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to Christian Reconstruction!, July 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Christian Reconstruction: What It Is, What It Isn't (Paperback)

I wanted a brief introduction to Christian Reconstruction _by_ Christian Reconstructionists. This is exactly what I got. North and DeMar make a strong case for the position and, as a person who reads my Bible "cover to cover" every year, I'm convinced they're correct. I foresee Biblical Theonomy and Post-millennial eschatology spreading rapidly as Christians return to being "whole bible" Christians.

7 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars End-Times Stuff / What does the Bible really say to me today, February 12, 2002

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John Harris (DFW, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christian Reconstruction: What It Is, What It Isn't (Paperback)

Get this book. It is a very good introduction to a big topic "Christian Reconstruction" or you might have heard the term "Theonomy". If you have ever wondered what the Bible has to say to you today in the 21st centuty, even the Old Testament, then get this book. It will put the word of God in a light that you have probably not seen before. It is great. Really, get anything by Gary DeMar, he is OUTSTANDING, and North is = if not more outstanding.