{"title":"Keith Downey","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeith Downey's works delve into the intersection of faith and everyday life, inviting readers to explore spiritual principles within contemporary society. His writing often challenges believers to consider their roles in the public sphere with thoughtful biblical reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn categories like \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, Downey offers insightful perspectives that encourage a thoughtful and engaged approach to citizenship grounded in Christian values. His books serve as a guide for those seeking to live out their faith with intentionality and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"biblical-citizenship-by-keith-downey-9798891458055","title":"Biblical Citizenship","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis study guide provides first a scriptural understanding of citizenship, and second, practical insights to help Christians faithfully participate as citizens of the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus is on God's revealed will for ordering our earthly lives and administering human affairs. Glimpses in the Old Testament combined with the full revelation of the New Testament provide important principles and instruction regarding freedom, government, and citizenship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom that scriptural vantage point, the study evaluates the founding principles of our own form of government, diagnoses what is happening today in our society, and identifies the ways that churches, pastors, families, and individual Christians can and should faithfully participate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson 1:\u003c\/em\u003e What the Bible says about freedom, government, and citizenship - Part 1 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson 2:\u003c\/em\u003e What the Bible says about freedom, government, and citizenship - Part 2 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson 3:\u003c\/em\u003e Ordered Liberty: the founding principles of our form of government - is it biblical?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson 4:\u003c\/em\u003e \"A Republic, if you can keep it\" - the role of the church, pastors, and families\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson 5:\u003c\/em\u003e The Christian U.S. citizen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson 6:\u003c\/em\u003e Political, economic, and cultural angles of attack against God\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson 7:\u003c\/em\u003e The Christian and politics: Ways to engage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLesson 8:\u003c\/em\u003e The Christian response to tyranny\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455530483948,"sku":"9798891458055","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/51lk_IRkDEL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774778960"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/keith-downey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}