A Guide To Christian Reconstructionism

By Louis Deboer

Are you confused about Theonomy? Interested in Christian Reconstructionism but not sure what it is really all about? Need a balanced appraisal of this movement from a Reformed perspective? Tired of controversy and polemics that range from hatchet jobs on Reconstructionists to fervent defenses of their most radical conclusions? If any or all of the above apply to you will benefit from this book.

The book is written by a Presbyterian minister who is not a Theonomist, but is familiar with the movement and well read in its literature. He likes much of what they have to offer and gives them credit where credit is due. However he also clearly points out where they have departed from the historic understandings of the Reformed faith and where he believes them to be in error. In short it is a friendly but critical review with a thorough analysis of their positions and conclusions on a wide scope of issues.

It deals with a number of interesting issues including the following…

	What is Theonomy?
	What is Christian Reconstructionism?
	Why, at this point in history, is Christian Reconstructionism so appealing?
	What are the divisions in the law of God and how does this relate to Theonomy?
	What error in covenant theology leads to Theonomy?
	What is a theocracy?
	How does theocracy relate to Christian Reconstructionism?
	How does Theonomy relate to religious liberty?
	What effect does Theonomy have on the doctrine of worship?
	What effect does Theonomy have on one’s eschatology?
	How does contemporary Christian Reconstructionism relate to the last great renewal of Christianity, The Great Protestant Reformation?
	What are the main issues involved in the Christian Reconstructionist movement?
	Who are the leading personalities in the Christian Reconstructionist movement?
	What conclusions can we draw from a scriptural and historical appraisal of this movement?

If you would appreciate the kind of careful review and thorough analysis that seeks to answer all the above questions, and more, then this book will be of great benefit to you.