Valiant for Truth - The Kingdom of God

A recent article appeared on Christianity Today's website entitled, Why Natural Law Arguments Make Evangelicals Uncomfortable. Among other things, the article states:

America has always thought of itself as special. In many ways, it is. And this is not really a problem until “special” becomes confused with “messianic.” Richard M. Gamble, a history professor at Hillsdale College, has written a book about America’s “complicated messianic identity,” (17) and how progressive clergy used that messianic consciousness to encourage America to enter World War I.

James K. A. Smith’s, Letters to a Young Calvinist exposes the overemphasis of TULIP among “new Calvinism,” and encourages young Calvinists to avoid pride and arrogance that often accompanies theological exercise. The format of this book is straightforward. Each chapter is a letter to “Jesse,” (the name is unimportant; think of yourself as the addressee) from an experienced Reformed mentor, who pastorally shows concern and counsel.

Several people have asked me recently whether, according to the two kingdoms doctrine, Scripture is the moral standard for the spiritual (or redemptive) kingdom but not for the common kingdom. I thought it might be helpful to offer a few brief points to clarify my own position.

We here at VFT are excited for one of our colleagues, Dr. VanDrunen. His latest book, Living in God's Two Kingdoms is getting noticed in a number of places.