This episode analyzes a commonly mistaken view regarding the role of Christians in politics which is that Christians shouldn’t get involved in politics and should “just preach the gospel.” Dr. Grudem demonstrates how this idea is shortsighted and neglects significant biblical context and application.

Here we wrap up the 3rd of the 5 sadly mistaken views about the role of Christians in Politics, from the perspective of Dr. Wayne Grudem as described in his masterful book titled, “Politics According to the Bible.”

Part 1 — In this episode, Jenna walks listeners through the 3rd of 5 sadly mistaken views when it comes the role of Christians in Politics.

In this episode, Jenna continues with the 2nd of the 5 broadly held mistaken views regarding the role of Christians in politics according to Dr. Wayne Grudem.

In this episode, Jenna introduces Dr. Wayne Grudem as the author of “Politics According to the Bible” which will be the text that is used (read aloud) to assess each major topic in politics, government and law. In the book, before diving into each of the political topics and before explaining his own understanding of the proper role of Christians in politics, he examines what he believes are 5 sadly mistaken views regarding the role of Christians in politics that have been propagated by many writers throughout history. Then, he proposes what he thinks is a better, more balanced solution. The first of these mistaken views discussed today is the view that “Government should compel religion.”