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What would Jesus do under tyranny? Well, what did Jesus do under tyranny? In this book, you'll see how Jesus and countless heroes of the faith navigated unjust judges, illegal arrests, civil rights violations, weapons bans, street-preaching bans, being forbidden to meet together, and more. See over 200 Scriptural examples of resistance to these age-old challenges, and the saints' legacy of overcoming "by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony" (Rev. 12:11). Discover Scripture-based resistance tactics for individuals, churches, and magistrates. See why Romans 13 proves that tyrants are not ministers of God, and what makes a ruler a tyrant. Learn what the Great Commission says about your responsibilities to your magistrate, in good times, bad times, and everything in between. And get a peek at the Bible's grid for individualized decision making, so that you can know "when to hold and when to fold" in exercising your Divine Right of Resistance. See the sermons that inspired the book and bonus material here. Endorsements: In a world where national and international governments are grasping for ever more power and control, Christians need to be better equipped to answer some basic questions: Does the State have limits, and HOW is the State limited? Every Christian faced with an expanding State should read it. Isaac Botkin of T.REX ARMS At the conclusion of his magisterial declaration of the doctrines of grace in the epistle to the Romans, the Apostle Paul provides a practical application calling believers to both resistance, “do not be conformed to this world,” and reformation, “but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:1-2). In this careful Biblical and historical study, Dr. Kayser provides us with a powerful encouragement to make this practical application manifest in this day of disintegrating forces. Highly recommended. Dr. George Grant, Pastor, Parish Presbyterian Church, Franklin, TN epub, mobi, pdf, or free online Kindle Apple

A Christian's take on ethics, politics, and even gender roles is very affected by how he uses Natural Law. Is Natural Law one of "two chief sources of ethical knowledge that must be incorporated dialogically into any serious evangelical Christian ethic"? (Alan F. Johnson) Or is it "an abstract and esoteric law known only to an elite," which frees "natural men ...to proclaim their natural ungodly hearts’ desires as law"? (Archie Jones) What is the correct use of natural law? What are the different philosophies of natural law, and how have they been used throughout history? Is natural law a subset of Scriptural law, or an overlapping set? Is Scripture truly sufficient for all ethics? In this booklet, Dr. Kayser covers the history, philosophy, and correct and incorrect uses of natural law, both for general ethics and for political life specifically. epub, mobi, pdf, or free online Kindle Apple

  A case for why Old Testament penology continues to be our standard of justice, but suggesting a different (more flexible) interpretation of Old Testament penology than has usually been given. Dr. Kayser argues that the principles of justice behind the Old Testament civil penalties were intended for more than Israel, and demonstrates how the New Testament specifically upholds Old Testament criminal justice.  However — he also provides a corrective to common theonomic views of biblical penology, arguing that these penalties — including for capital crimes  — were designed to be applied flexibly, for restorative purposes, and taking into account victims' rights. The book centers around the debate over the death penalty, arguing that the death penalty was not mandatory in God's law (except in cases of murder), and that God's purposes were restoration and repentance in the criminal, not death. It answers 13 common objections to applying biblical penology today (especially the death penalty), showing how God's beautiful, flexible legal framework was designed to provide both mercy and justice to victim, accused, and perpetrator alike.   If you're unsure of how much of God's Old Testament standard of justice should be considered relevant today, this handbook is both a quick read and a must-read. (Previously titled Is the Death Penalty Just?)   What Readers Are Saying: "This is probably the best book on theonomy that I have read to date, simply because of the brevity and clarity with which Mr. Kayser explains Old Testament Law. It's something that I would give to a person who is interested in learning about theonomy, but is unfamiliar with the topic. (Make no mistake though, it's also chock full of detailed information for a serious reader on the subject.) The title would lead one to believe it only covers penal sanctions, but it's actually a lot broader of a look than just that. I also really liked Mr. Kayser's specific take on capital punishment. ...It's not a complete defense and delineation of theonomy, but it's a wonderful start." - Rachel (Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was a gem of a read. Following that admonition of Greg Bahnsen in his books and lectures in theology, theonomists have a lot of homework to do in exegesis and application regarding the Old Testament civil laws. Kayser does a terrific job of giving great exegetical and theological insight into the death penalty and when it should or is allowed to be applied according to Biblical principles. This was a great read and highly recommended!" - Adam (Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was a very insightful introduction to biblical civil justice and penology.... Dr. Kayser brings in a lot of Scripture to bear on the subject of the death penalty. While he focuses on the death penalty in particular, he ends up giving a good framework for biblical justice and civil punishment." - Peter (Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Good. Like a condensed "Victim's Rights" by Gary North with a few differences of opinion." - Austin (Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

  A case for why Old Testament penology continues to be our standard of justice, but suggesting a different (more flexible) interpretation of Old Testament penology than has usually been given. Dr. Kayser argues that the principles of justice behind the Old Testament civil penalties were intended for more than Israel, and demonstrates how the New Testament specifically upholds Old Testament criminal justice.  However — he also provides a corrective to common theonomic views of biblical penology, arguing that these penalties — including for capital crimes  — were designed to be applied flexibly, for restorative purposes, and taking into account victims' rights. The book centers around the debate over the death penalty, arguing that the death penalty was not mandatory in God's law (except in cases of murder), and that God's purposes were restoration and repentance in the criminal, not death. It answers 13 common objections to applying biblical penology today (especially the death penalty), showing how God's beautiful, flexible legal framework was designed to provide both mercy and justice to victim, accused, and perpetrator alike.   If you're unsure of how much of God's Old Testament standard of justice should be considered relevant today, this handbook is both a quick read and a must-read. (Previously titled Is the Death Penalty Just?)   What Readers Are Saying: "This is probably the best book on theonomy that I have read to date, simply because of the brevity and clarity with which Mr. Kayser explains Old Testament Law. It's something that I would give to a person who is interested in learning about theonomy, but is unfamiliar with the topic. (Make no mistake though, it's also chock full of detailed information for a serious reader on the subject.) The title would lead one to believe it only covers penal sanctions, but it's actually a lot broader of a look than just that. I also really liked Mr. Kayser's specific take on capital punishment. ...It's not a complete defense and delineation of theonomy, but it's a wonderful start." - Rachel (Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was a gem of a read. Following that admonition of Greg Bahnsen in his books and lectures in theology, theonomists have a lot of homework to do in exegesis and application regarding the Old Testament civil laws. Kayser does a terrific job of giving great exegetical and theological insight into the death penalty and when it should or is allowed to be applied according to Biblical principles. This was a great read and highly recommended!" - Adam (Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was a very insightful introduction to biblical civil justice and penology.... Dr. Kayser brings in a lot of Scripture to bear on the subject of the death penalty. While he focuses on the death penalty in particular, he ends up giving a good framework for biblical justice and civil punishment." - Peter (Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Good. Like a condensed "Victim's Rights" by Gary North with a few differences of opinion." - Austin (Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

  A case for why Old Testament penology continues to be our standard of justice, but suggesting a different (more flexible) interpretation of Old Testament penology than has usually been given. Dr. Kayser argues that the principles of justice behind the Old Testament civil penalties were intended for more than Israel, and demonstrates how the New Testament specifically upholds Old Testament criminal justice.  However — he also provides a corrective to common theonomic views of biblical penology, arguing that these penalties — including for capital crimes  — were designed to be applied flexibly, for restorative purposes, and taking into account victims' rights. The book centers around the debate over the death penalty, arguing that the death penalty was not mandatory in God's law (except in cases of murder), and that God's purposes were restoration and repentance in the criminal, not death. It answers 13 common objections to applying biblical penology today (especially the death penalty), showing how God's beautiful, flexible legal framework was designed to provide both mercy and justice to victim, accused, and perpetrator alike.   If you're unsure of how much of God's Old Testament standard of justice should be considered relevant today, this handbook is both a quick read and a must-read. (Previously titled Is the Death Penalty Just?)   What Readers Are Saying: "This is probably the best book on theonomy that I have read to date, simply because of the brevity and clarity with which Mr. Kayser explains Old Testament Law. It's something that I would give to a person who is interested in learning about theonomy, but is unfamiliar with the topic. (Make no mistake though, it's also chock full of detailed information for a serious reader on the subject.) The title would lead one to believe it only covers penal sanctions, but it's actually a lot broader of a look than just that. I also really liked Mr. Kayser's specific take on capital punishment. ...It's not a complete defense and delineation of theonomy, but it's a wonderful start." - Rachel (Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was a gem of a read. Following that admonition of Greg Bahnsen in his books and lectures in theology, theonomists have a lot of homework to do in exegesis and application regarding the Old Testament civil laws. Kayser does a terrific job of giving great exegetical and theological insight into the death penalty and when it should or is allowed to be applied according to Biblical principles. This was a great read and highly recommended!" - Adam (Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was a very insightful introduction to biblical civil justice and penology.... Dr. Kayser brings in a lot of Scripture to bear on the subject of the death penalty. While he focuses on the death penalty in particular, he ends up giving a good framework for biblical justice and civil punishment." - Peter (Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Good. Like a condensed "Victim's Rights" by Gary North with a few differences of opinion." - Austin (Goodreads) ⭐⭐⭐⭐