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"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.
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