Christians and Civil Government

This book is a compelling and comprehensive work about the Biblical and historical perspective on human government. It is insightful and thought-provoking as it encourages the reader to identify, assess, and perhaps even challenge carefully guarded political beliefs. The author poses excellent and thoughtfully worded questions at the end of each chapter that would encourage interesting dialogue in a group study. I loved the psalm at the beginning of each chapter and the writer's ability to pique my interest in a topic about government. I highly recommend this book for individual or group study, but group study would be my preference as the discussion would further enhance my understanding of the topics presented.

This book is an excellent read. It provides an instructive and insightful glimpse into different aspects of our U.S. government from a Christian point of view with an experienced perspective. The author’s discussion of our government is firmly grounded in his knowledge of God’s Word, and his writing is both engaging and informative. The author brings up many questions and gives straightforward answers that illuminate those like me who have had no experience but much interest in how our government is meant to work. I was delighted by his excellent references, which included some writings of my Calvin College (Now, University) professor, Gordon J. Spykman, who deeply influenced my life as he taught a Bible class with such love and enthusiasm for God’s Word. This book is easy to read, while rich in understanding the purpose and value of an excellent government. It would be a great book to study in an adult Sunday school class or book study.