My new book A Conquered Kingdom: Biblical Civil Government is now available to buy from the following link:
http://www.lulu.com/content/2255868
Here is a run down of the contents:
Foreword 1 Rev. Paul Michael Raymond (Dutch Reformed)
Foreword 2 Rev. Douglas Comin (RPCNA)
Foreword 3 Rev. John Otis (RPCUS)
Preface
Explanation of why I wrote the book, and a definition of terms such as Theonomy and Christian Reconstruction (this also explains the relevance of Presuppositional Apologetics, VanTillan Epistemology and Postmillennial Eschatology).
Introduction
Regeneration and Christian Reconstruction
The Dominion Mandate
Chapter 1: The Kingship of Christ over the Nations
Exegetical study of various texts relating to Christ’s kingship over the nations and civil government.
Chapter 2: Political Polytheism and Toleration
The Myth of Neutrality
Political Polytheism and the First Commandment
God’s Judgment Upon Pluralism
Pluralism is Logically Impossible
The Issue of Toleration
Chapter 3: National Confessionalism and the Establishment Principle
Religious Establishment: An Inescapable Concept
The Necessity of a National Recognition of Christ (Social Covenanting)
Erastianism, Ecclesiocracy and the Separation of Powers
Alliance Between Church and State
The Precise Nature of a Christian Establishment (Divergent views of the Establishment Principle considered)
Chapter 4: The Limited Role of Civil Government
Sola Scriptura and Sphere Sovereignty
Crime and Punishment
Just Warfare
Quarantine
Taxation and Private Property
Chapter 5: Christianity versus Statism
What is Statism?
Biblical Examples of Statism (Tower of Babel, Egypt, Babylon, Medo-Persian, Roman, Jewish Compromise with Statism)
Christianity Confronts Statism (how the early church confronted Statism both practically and theologically)
Christianity versus Statist Welfare
Christianity versus Statist Education
Statist Law and the Attack Upon Biblical Freedom
Statism and Private Property
Chapter 6: The Biblical Form of Civil Government
Theocratic Republicanism: The Divinely Established Form of Civil Government
The Principle of Decentralization
The Qualifications and Duties of Civil Officers
Voting Rights
Unbiblical Forms of Civil Government (Anarchy, Monarchy, Oligarchy, Bureaucracy, Parliamentary Sovereignty and Democracy)
Appendix One: Civil Disobedience and Just Revolution
Appendix Two: For Whom was God’s Law Intended by Greg Bahnsen
Appendix Three: The Perpetual Obligation of the Scottish Covenants
Appendix Four: The Westminster Standards and Older Testament Penology (this is 26 pages long)
Appendix Five: Federal Vision Disclaimer
Appendix Six: Appointed for the Defense of the Gospel: The Life and Ministry of Greg L. Bahnsen by Kenneth Gentry
Appendix Seven: Rousas John Rushdoony: A Survey of His Life and Work by Gary North
Appendix Eight: A Summary of the Theonomic Position by Greg Bahnsen
Appendix Nine: George Gillespie and Biblical Civil Law: Did He Change His Mind?
This is what others are saying:
Dr. Kenneth Gentry
Daniel Ritchie has produced a helpful, general introduction to Theonomic ethics, the ethical position holding to the continuing validity of God’s Law. The reader should find all the basic in-formation necessary for understanding the Theonomic thesis. As an added benefit, he provides material demonstrating the post-millennial hope which opens the door to our labouring toward the implementation of God’s law in the modern world.
Rev. Paul Michael Raymond
In his work on Biblical Civil Government Daniel Ritchie sets forth helpful insights for the proper understanding and application of Biblical Theonomy. In the genre of Rushdoony, North, Bahnsen and DeMar, Ritchie explores the many aspects of Theonomic Reconstruction and Biblical Postmillennialism in clear and understandable language. Ritchie’s work is both doctrinally valuable as well as practically useful and his Theonomic proofs from Reformation history during the time of Calvin and Knox are refreshing. With over 1400 footnotes Ritchie’s work provides strategic insight as to the issue of God’s Law and the Civil Magistrate.
Rev. Douglas Comin
Daniel Ritchie here presents a thorough and Biblical overview of the implications of Christ’s Kingship over men and nations, challenging the reader to consider the Scriptural evidence, examine the historical record, and return to a consistent and Christ-honouring view of the Crown Rights of King Jesus.
Rev. John Otis
Daniel Ritchie’s book does not promote any new perspective for the theological landscape. He simply builds upon the foundation laid by other notables that have preceded him. I view it as a tremendous addition to the Christian world. He writes with clar-ity, a very valuable commodity for theological writers to possess. His book is a faithful and refreshing presentation of Theonomic truths.
Rev. Stephen Welch
I would encourage everyone to purchase Daniel Ritchie’s book, especially if you are not a Theonomic Reconstructionist. His book is one of the few that really defines what Theonomy is and clears up the misunderstandings of those who oppose Theonomy. I am learning more from this book than any other I have read in a long time.