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Biblical Blueprint Series
The Changing of the Guard: Biblical Principles for Political Action
Book by Grant, George
200 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1987
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George Grant
192 books210 followersDr. George Grant is an evangelical educator recognized by a Tennessee newspaper “Review Appeal” as the one who “lives and breathes” education.
Grant is known as a reformed scholar and evangelical activist who hopes to promote sound Christian doctrine, seeking honest answers to honest questions, developing true spirituality and experiencing the beauty of human relationships.
He founded Franklin Classical School, located in Franklin, Tennessee and the King’s Meadow Study Center, which seeks to help the modern church to develop a practical cultural expression of a Christian worldview in art, music, literature, politics, social research, community development and education.
Grant has also produced numerous writings of more than 60 works on the topics relating to theology, school curriculum, arts, fiction and politics.
Grant is known as a reformed scholar and evangelical activist who hopes to promote sound Christian doctrine, seeking honest answers to honest questions, developing true spirituality and experiencing the beauty of human relationships.
He founded Franklin Classical School, located in Franklin, Tennessee and the King’s Meadow Study Center, which seeks to help the modern church to develop a practical cultural expression of a Christian worldview in art, music, literature, politics, social research, community development and education.
Grant has also produced numerous writings of more than 60 works on the topics relating to theology, school curriculum, arts, fiction and politics.
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July 27, 2024
A PROMINENT AUTHOR CONSIDERS "DOMINION" IN POLITICS
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.
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.
November 17, 2024
Straight forward, Biblical, common sense. This is reconstructionism at its best: Biblical principles for engaging with the world in a way that is faithful to God, His rule, and His word.
March 23, 2014
I always enjoy Dr. Grant's vivid writing style. This book could use some updating but the principles are timeless.
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