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Do todayrs"s believers know how to be not simply good citizens but goodChristiancitizens? Are they ready to respond to contemporary public policy issues such as genocide, global AIDS, global warming, and human trafficking according to Scripture rather than any particular political agenda? A growing segment of them are, even if they arenrs"t quite sure how to accomplish it. This book is for them.With American evangelicals having more political influence today than ever before, this book is especially important. The opening chapters establish the foundational biblical principles that are relevant to our lives as Christian citizens no matter the topic. Author Steve Monsma next highlights crucial global issues in which believers are called to live out their faith. Forgoing ready-made answers, Monsma encourages a reflective, thoroughly biblical response via a lively writing style. His book will equip all believers to make godly, humanitarian choices rather than purely political ones."Steve Monsma avoids the modern-day tendency to believe that the kingdom of God will arrive on Air Force One. Instead he offers a balanced perspective on how Christians should engage in the political process. His solid biblical grounding, as well as his concrete applications of Christian principles to public policy, provides wise guidance." Charles W. Colson, Prison Fellowship"Urgent, compelling, readable. An important book on a crucial topic. Monsmars"s entire life-as a successful politician and a gifted professor of political science-has prepared him to write this clear, compelling book. Every Christian with any interest in politics should read it." Ronald J. Sider, Evangelicals for Social Action"If you need to know in advance whether the author is a conservative or a liberal, you may not like Monsmars"s approach. He asks you to set aside such simplistic labels and ask instead what the Bible says about each of a dozen key public policy issues. And then if you disagree with some of his personal conclusions-just as he expects you to-you will appreciate his candor and honesty." Joel Belz, Founder, World Magazine"An important introduction to issues arising at the intersection of faith and politics, written from a disciplined Kuyperian/Calvinist theoretical stance and resulting in a nuanced centrist-evangelical perspective. This book is reader-friendly, biblical, holistic, and wise." David Gushee, Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics, Mercer University"Monsma is one of the most important scholars writing on church-state issues today. This latest contribution is perhaps his finest work. It brings together his wide-ranging knowledge of the history of politics and jurisprudence with a theological seriousness that is often lacking in church-state scholarship." Francis J. Beckwith, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies, Baylor UniversityA DVD featuring a 10 minute introduction to each chapter of this book is available from Crossway at www.crossway.org or from the Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics at www.calvin.edu/henry. It is ideal for use in classes and discussion groups.

STEVE MONSMA is a senior research fellow at the Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics at Calvin College and professor emeritus of political science at Pepperdine University. He has published widely in the fields of church-state relations and faith-based nonprofit organizations.

Preface	p. 9
Our Starting Point: "Take Captive Every Thought to Make It Obedient to Christ"	p. 13
Biblical Principles
Creation, Sin, and Redemption: "In the Beginning God Created"	p. 31
Justice: "Follow Justice and Justice Alone"	p. 46
Solidarity: "Love Your Neighbor as Yourself"	p. 62
Civil Society: "Present Yourselves before the Lord by Your Tribes and Clans"	p. 78
Applications
Church and State: "Give to Caesar What Is Caesar's, and to God What Is God's"	p. 97
Life Issues: "Choose Life"	p. 114
Poverty: "Be Open-Handed toward the Poor and Needy"	p. 131
Caring for God's Creation: "The Earth Is the Lord's"	p. 147
Violations of Human Rights: "He Has Sent Me to Proclaim Freedom for the Prisoners and ... to Release the Oppressed"	p. 164
Disease and Poverty in Africa: "He Heals the Brokenhearted and Binds up Their Wounds"	p. 178
War and Terrorism: "The Lord Is My Strength and My Defense"	p. 194
Notes	p. 210
Subject Index	p. 216
Scripture Index	p. 221
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