The Sound Doctrine of Theocracy OR Statism and the Christian Mind: A Treatise Addressing the Need For a Recognition of a Theocratic Government and an Explanation of Its Application In Society

by Luke Saint

If Christians were to be presented with an opportunity to create a new government, what would we create? Would we try the Constitution again or would we try something new? Did those who came before us do everything perfectly, or are we suffering needlessly in areas where we have strayed from God's divine revelation? In other words, how can we fix the mistakes of our Founding Fathers? Did they make mistakes at all, and how would we know if they did? By what standard does does a people look to establish justice in the land?

These and other questions concerning civil government are addressed in this book, a book that seeks to point the hearts of those who love Christ and His Word back to the Scriptures to judge the rights and wrongs of humanist governments in the West. While America has been nicknamed "the Great Experiment," the truth is that there is no need to experiment Christ, in the Bible, has shown us a better way to "do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8).

146 pages, Paperback

Published September 27, 2022

Reviews

[Phil · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent read. A very helpful tool to learn more about exactly how and why we should still apply God's Law today.

[Jason Garwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished Luke Saint’s book this morning and I’m pleased to report that he did an excellent job demonstrating the superiority of a Christian Theocracy over the false theocracies of men. It’s absolutely a welcomed (and needed!) contribution to Reconstructionist literature, and one you could pass along to someone newer to the conversation.

[Jesse Murch · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book starts with challenges to authoritarian governments on the basis of the government instituted by God in Exodus 18. Luke does a pretty good job of fleshing out what this type of government would look like in this period of Israel’s history.

That being said, the main thesis was mostly assumed, not proved. Who the intended audience is is hard to guess at: if for the skeptical evangelical, it doesn’t give compelling reasons, or anticipate objections for it to be a good apologetic type book, and if for the sympathetic reader who may already grant the thesis, it doesn’t give substantial material to flesh out the ideas. Specifically areas that seem obviously deficient is Chapter 22 “Slavery” where a meager paragraph is offered on a subject that is mostly misunderstood and deserves attention.

The format of the book doesn’t appear to have rhyme or reason. It is laid out almost like a collection of essays, but without the attention to each subject that you might expect from an essay.

That being said, Luke does a good job of dispelling the boogyman caricatures of a Biblical theocracy by pointing out, by comparison, how unjust Western societies are.

[Josiah Garber · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is plenty in this book I can agree with. Many Christians have put their hope in a secular, unjust government institutions that rely on theft and violence to achieve their ends. This is completely incompatible with following Christ.

I'm not yet convinced of the idea that Christians should focus their energy on instituting a Theocratic government as outlined in the book. Perhaps one day I will change my mind.

There is recognition of New Testament insight and fulfillment of the law in the chapter on The Sabbath. However, I'm disappointed in how little discussion there is of the greatest commandment. This seems important in a book about God's Laws.

Definitely worth a read to hear a viewpoint that sometimes challenges mine.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read.

[Chance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overall, an excellent book. A lot of my views/assumptions about the role of the “state” were challenged here. This is a very challenging book, especially if you’re relatively new to this idea.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book last year (2023) and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am 100% there with Luke on the need for a theocracy, like all things, theocracy is inevitable. I know that there will be a day this earth shall know a fully biblical theocracy, but I know I shall never see it until the final coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and the final restoration of Eden. As Merle D'Aubigne wrote once, in the womb of the unknown morrow lay the church of the free. I know I will never see it, but it is a day I fight for, for the generations that will see it.

[Jesus Salgado · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a breath of fresh air to read. I love that the author presents certain scenarios that could take place in a theonomic system and how we would go about solving each of them in a theonomic manner. The examples and explanations were very helpful and simple to understand.