Politics - According to the Bible

A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture

By: Wayne Grudem

Narrated by: Wayne Grudem

Length: 31 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

A variety of perspectives exist within the Christian community when it comes to political issues and political involvement. This comprehensive and listenable book presents a political philosophy from the perspective that the Gospel pertains to all of life - so Christians should be involved in political issues. In brief, this is an analysis of conservative and liberal plans to do good for the nation, evaluated in light of the Bible and common sense.

In this ground-breaking book, recognized evangelical Bible professor Wayne Grudem rejects five mistaken views about Christian influence on politics: (1) "compel religion", (2) "exclude religion", (3) "all government is demonic", (4) "do evangelism, not politics", and (5) "do politics, not evangelism". He proposes a better alternative: (6) "significant Christian influence on government". Then he explains the Bible's teachings about the purpose of civil government and the characteristics of good or bad government. Does the Bible support some form of democracy? Should judges and the courts hold the ultimate power? With respect to specific political issues, Grudem argues that most people's views depend on deep-seated assumptions about several basic moral and even theological questions, such as whether God exists, whether absolute moral standards can be known, whether there is good and evil in each person's heart, whether people should be accountable for their good and bad choices, whether property should belong to individuals or to society, and whether the purpose of the earth's resources is to bring benefit to mankind.

After addressing these foundational questions, Grudem provides a thoughtful, carefully reasoned analysis of over 50 specific issues dealing with the protection of life, marriage, the family and children, economic issues and taxation, the environment, national defense, relationships to other nations, freedom of speech and religion, quotas, and special interests.

©2010 Wayne Grudem (P)2010 Zondervan

Well Worth The Listen

Where does Politics - According to the Bible rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Although I do not share all the religious views of the author I did find this book very thought provoking and interesting.
For any who want to understand politics and the basis for much of the worlds clime today this is a great listen.

Great book

I enjoyed throughly
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in nation’s good. Thank Dr Grudem for writing it

God-inspired Book!

I have totally enjoyed going through this book. Very insightful and prophetic in its predictions of how our American country and others will go when political leaders are immoral and against God’s laws. It’s a must read or listen to! God bless you Prof. Wayne Grudem!

Decent book about politics

Listening on audible is a little hard for this book because the audible chapters don't line up with the book chapters so if you want to go to a chapter on immigration for example it may not be just click chapter 25. The rationale in the book was good and I respect Wayne Grudem immensely but not all of his facts/statistics are accurate so definitely take care before spouting off some of his data. All that said even though there are parts I disagree with he did help root me better in why I typically lean conservative and why things like Supreme Court judges are critical. Listening via audible allowed me to learn this information which I never would have sat down to read.

Outstanding systematic dissertation

I love the systematic and compelling evaluation of the political process and governance in light of the Bible. There are two points that I think Wayne is a little naive but all others are great!

Wow!

This was an excellent book! I definitely learned a lot. I appreciate the heat and research that went into this.

incredible resource!

this could really be titled," Life according to the Bible". this book should be taught through for all 4 years of high school

Understanding Life Through Politics

This was an a amazing book to listen to, a book everyone should read. Thanks

Quality is good but missing info PDF

The problem with this otherwise well read audio book is that there’s no headings to the chapters so listener don’t know what each chapter is about unless they listen to it. An info pdf guide is also missing for such a rich material. I would give it a five stars if there’s an info PDF companion and headings on chapters so people can know what they are listening to.

must listen

What made the experience of listening to Politics - According to the Bible the most enjoyable?

It was information that needs to be told and understood. The writer does a great job of both.