How Should Christians Vote? - Softcover

Christians are a large and influential voting bloc today. But as each governmental election approaches, an increasing polarity occurs within those claiming the Christian faith. This comes as a result of party-voting rather than voting according to Biblical mandates and authority. To refocus correctly, Dr. Tony Evans goes back to the basics and teaches on how God established government as a divine institution whose tasks include promoting the well-being of those within its realm and protection from evil.

Scripture trumps all political alliances making the voting decision a critical opportunity for Christians to promote God's Word and His values through whom they elect. In the face of increasing emotions the Christians representing God's kingdom values should communicate His truths in a manner reflective of the King - in a gracious and strategic way. Dr. Evans also looks at the necessary qualities in a good candidate which include intellect, education, competency, skill and spiritual beliefs - whether certain issues are non-negotiables, and how a responsible citizen is to research a candidates' position in order to evaluate it against God's Word.

It is one of our favorite questions: Is God a Republican or a Democrat?

"Many, if not most, Christians begin with the wrong question of who they should vote for rather than the more important question ofhow they should vote. Asking the correct question is fundamental to knowing how to arrive at the correct answer."

Scriptural principles exist for both our personal and our political quandaries. We should be willing to dig deep to find them and move away from voting based on tradition or mere preferences.

Dr. Tony Evans takes on foundational questions of a Christian approach to politics.

· What does the Bible say about the role and responsibilities of government?

· How can we be salt and light when our political systems fail us?

· Should we submit to candidates we didn't vote for?

· What if we don't know who to choose, or worse-what if there is no good choice?

Evans won't pressure you to check this box or that, but he will equip you with solid biblical principles that will challenge you to vote with a "kingdom perspective"-informed, compassionate, and aware of Who is really in charge.