"God's Designs for Civilization", the Book

Chapter Summaries


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Foreword: Putting the New World Order in Perspective

Most Christians reading this web site are aware of the threats presented by the various organizations and international forces which come under the general heading of the New World Order. It is vital that we keep these in proper perspective in relation to the sovereignty of God and His plans for His creation. While we need to know our enemies to effectively fight them, we need to keep in mind that God has already won the war. We do not fight to win the war but to manifest His victory. This book proposes ways in which we can carry out our responsibilities in our service to the Lord Jesus and the extension of His kingdom here on earth.

1. Understanding Deception

There is nothing more basic to understand in today's cultural climate than the nature of deception and how we can be delivered from the numerous major deceptions exist ing in America today. Satan is the great deceiver. The Bible warns us over and over to "not be deceived". Yet deception is one of the most difficult realities to be delivered from. Are you willing to face the possibility that you have been deceived in vital areas of life?

2. Social/Political/Economic Deception

One of the major deceptions of Satan is the institution of the Federal Reserve Banking System and the corresponding corruption of the once mighty American dollar. When you see through this deception, it is possible to begin to understand how the devil has deceived the masses of Americans with other organizations and agencies which are being used of Satan to slowly enslave us. Christians cannot be free to disciple the nations to the Lordship of Christ if we are an enslaved people.

3. Deception of Christians

Most Christians think that those who do not agree with their particular views of key doctrines are deceived. In this chapter, the deceptions that impact the Christian's civic and social responsibilities are primarily the ones that are dealt with. By the time the reader has progressed to this point in the book, it will be easier to evaluate the author's contentions and how they relate to the reader.

4. Who Is Responsible?

It is easy to find bad guys and lay the blame for our current national problems on them. But, while they are part of the problem, those responsible may surprise you. Until you are able to see who is responsible from God's perspective, you will not be in a position to become a part of the solution. It is vital to remember that, we are called of God to be part of any solution to be found.

5. The Church: The Center of God's Plans

The secularists would die laughing if anyone tried to tell them that the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is the center of God's plans for His creation. However, this is the central truth of the Bible. The sad thing is that it appears there are not many Christians who understand the implications of this dynamic truth.

6. Three Governments That Are to Rule the World

The seminar does an excellent job to prepare the reader to understand this truth and its implications. God's plan is not only relatively simple, but it is also eminently possible. Grasping the depth of this truth will dramatically change the way you look at the Christian's mission in life. If even a minority of professing Christians understand and act upon these truths, it will have a dynamic impact on America and the rest of the world.

7. Law: God's or Man's

Nothing can start a theological fight quicker than implying that many of God's laws, as revealed in the Old Testament, still apply to us today. Acquiring a logical and Biblically based understanding of the place of the law of God in our personal and corporate lives is foundational to grasping God's will for our lives and His creation. This chapter lays out some of the basic Scriptures and implications.

8. Overcoming in God's Power

The Bible presents the Christian life as warfare. There is no neutrality in this war. We are either part of the problem and aiding the enemies of God or we are part of the victorious advance of the Church as it storms the citadel of Satan to free prisoners held by him. This chapter is a practical overview to see where spiritual warfare fits into the overall mission of Christians in the 21st century.

9. Bringing a Covenant Lawsuit

Here is a Biblical concept, which, if grasped, and acted upon by even a tiny minority of Christian leaders, could have an earth shattering impact on the enemies of Christ. The author is astounded and amazed that this truth has not been taught and proclaimed from pulpits. It is such a foreign concept that, it will probably take additional study to understand its significance.

10. Seven Key Areas to Reclaim

In Satan's assault to put out the light of Christ in America, his followers have been allowed to capture seven key institutions. Those have a powerful grip on American culture. They are analyzed briefly with Biblical suggestions on why and how they must be recaptured for Christ.

11. Rebuilding Locally

One great mistake has been made in the past few decades by Christian leaders. Those who became socially and politically active primarily focused on what should be done in Washington, D.C. There is no question that the national capital is like an octopus with tentacles reaching out to all areas of our nation. But the way to neutralize the evil there is to retake our political system from the local and state levels first. Read why this is the only logical, and workable approach.

12. Koinonia Groups: Keys to Victory

Power to accomplish God's mission is related to the simple admonition of Scripture: "Where two or three are gathered in my name . . . ." The power of the New Testament Church was in the intimate relationship of the apostles and the early Christians. While God raises up individuals for leadership, the Church is a body with Christ as the Head. Learning to operate as a harmonious, local body is key to any long term victory.

13. No Victory Without Commitment

Victory in warfare, where numbers and weapons are balanced, will come to those who are deeply committed to winning. Not only will this chapter challenge you to make a deep commitment to Christ, but it will also suggest practical ways in which your commitment can be carried out and nurtured.

14. Comprehensive Gospel

What is a comprehensive Gospel? It is simply one that encompasses the fullness of the message of the Bible. We are commissioned to disciple the nations of the world not simply win some people to the Lord Jesus. One of the basic reasons Satan was able to cripple the Church in America and around the world is because, for the last two centuries, only a partial Gospel has been proclaimed and taught. This is not an argument for any particular church body or system of doctrine but for teaching the fullness of the Bible so that nations can be discipled to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. This, after all, is God's designs for the nations and civilizations on the earth.

Appendix

How are Christians to relate to our society? Here you can explore the sub and counter cultural methods compared to the kingdom culture and the possibilities of replacing the world's system with the kingdom of God. Here are dramatic, challenging insights to help you put the insights in the previous chapters into a comprehensive whole.