Strong and Courageous

“The authors explore the tension between obeying God rather than men while being subject to the governing authorities. They induce thinking about how the Christian should honor the governing officials that God has given us while we take seriously the task of pressing and educating them to see that they are finally responsible to God and his law. This book might not warm the heart, but it will press the mind to engage in some real heart work, attaining a life characterized by truth-informed courage.” - Tom Nettles

Contents

Preface: by Mark Coppenger………………………………………………… 1

Introduction: Secular America and the
Need for a Deeper Reformation…………………………………………….. 5

Part 1: In the Defense

Reject False Hope: The Lie of the New Religion……………………… 27

Defy Tyrants: The Leadership of the New Religion…………………. 41

Resist Anarchy: The Spirit of the New Religion……………………… 57

Part 2: On the Offense

Take Responsibility: The Antidote to Lawless Riots
and Racial Confusion…………………………………………………… 71

Rule Well: The Way to Justice in Civil
Relationships…………………………………………………………….. 87

Embrace the Freedom of Slavery: The Joy of Slavery
to Christ………………………………………………………………… 101

Face the Danger: The Courage to Go to a
Rebel World……………………………………………………………. 115

Part 3: Following Jesus in All Spheres

Raise Your Children: Educating the Next
Generation……………………………………………………………… 131

Go to Church: Assembling to Worship According
to God’s Word…………………………………………………………. 145

Teach Kings: Exhorting Civil Authorities to
Kiss the Son…………………………………………………………….. 159

Conclusion: Be Strong and Courageous:
Following Jesus with Joy…………………………………………………. 173

Appendix 1: God’s Word in Godless Times………………………….. 179

Appendix 2: Pagan America Dressed in Christianity…………………… 185