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The Changing of the Guard: Biblical Principles for Political Action (Biblical Blueprint Series) Paperback – February 1, 1987

by George Grant (Author), Gary North (Editor)

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Book by Grant, George

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200 pages
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English
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Dominion Pr
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February 1, 1987
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5.75 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches
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0930462270
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978-0930462277
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dominion Pr; Unknown Printing edition (February 1, 1987)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0930462270
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0930462277
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches

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- #4,893 in Church & State Religious Studies

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Jesslin

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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017

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A PROMINENT AUTHOR CONSIDERS "DOMINION" IN POLITICS

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2011

George Grant (born 1954) is an evangelical writer and a Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) pastor, and is also the author of a number of other books.

He wrote in his Introduction to this 1987 book, "A number of Christians in America have indeed rediscovered the world, but we have hardly settled the issue of what we are to DO now that this discovery has been made. This book is an attempt to explore that issue... it is an investigation into the BIBLICAL teachings on the world and the world's institutions. It is not a handbook of political intrigue. It is an exposition and application of the Scriptural principles of civil action. Should Christians be involved in politics? If so, how should we act? What should we do? How far should be go? What should be our agenda? These are the questions that this manuscript will attempt to answer."

He asserts that some Christians "refuse to face the obvious: politics is a dirty business because Christians have long avoided politics." (Pg. xiii)

He states that "The seventh basic principle in the Biblical blueprint for political action is that we must pose an honorable opposition to the powers that be. Our politics must be thoroughly ethical." (Pg. 76) He also insists, "There can be NO COMPROMISE on ethics and morality. A conservative humanism is no better than a liberal humanism." (Pg. 88)

He also argues, "Likewise, the Church must not meddle in the affairs of the state. That is not its God-ordained concern. The state is outside of the Church's jurisdiction... The Church has no authority over the state and therefore must not regulate or interfere in the work of the state. They are separate." (Pg. 119)

Grant is a seminal figure in the Christian Reconstruction movement, and his book will be of interest to anyone studying that subject.

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Wes

WHAT WE ARE UP AGAINST

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2005

Take a look at this excerpt from this book:

"Christians have an obligation, a mandate, a commission, a holy responsibility to reclaim the land for Jesus Christ - to have dominion in civil structures, just as in every other aspect of life and godliness.... World conquest. That's what Christ has commissioned us to accomplish."

This is what the ultra-psychotic, fundamentalist evangelicals are out for. They want to turn the U.S. into something the likes of which it has never seen: a high-tech Dark Ages. You owe it to yourself, to your fellow freedom / peace / civility loving citizens to do everything to STOP these power hungry, immoral hypocrites from going any further in their quest for theocracy. It isn't far-fetched at all. You do NOT want to see America ruled by religious law (do you?) It must be beaten back into the churches and callow minds from which it springs.

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J. M. White

A good starting point

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2000

Grant lays out a good basic introduction to why Christians should be involved in the public policy process. Those who are long-time activists already familiar with why they are involved might look elsewhere, but for those wanting an introduction to the basic principles will find everything they need here. This could also be a great book for a Bible study group.

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Lynne H. Schultz

At least he's honest about it...

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2006

Excerpt:

" But it is dominion we are after. Not just a voice.

It is dominion we are after. Not just influence.

It is dominion we are after. Not just equal time.

It is dominion we are after.

World conquest. That's what Christ has commissioned us to accomplish. We must win the world with the power of the Gospel. And we must never settle for anything less...

Thus, Christian politics has as its primary intent the conquest of the land -- of men, families, institutions, bureaucracies, courts, and governments for the Kingdom of Christ."

The only way I'd recommend this book is if you're doing research on how crazy some people can be.

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tamicnm@skyenet.net

About eveloution from farm community to industrial community

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 1998

This is a very factual account of sociological problems that arise when Clinton Machine, Inc., grows rapidly from an all farm orientated/agrian economy to an industrial economy.

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 1999

Quite a few books in the series... and all worth the money. Not for the blind who enjoy being blind... only for the open minded person!

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