Synopsis: Sometimes theological ideas are good topics for ongoing
debate. Other times, the community of faith needs to come to a
decision: yes or no. Christian Reconstructionism offers the
Christian church a basic approach to faith different from
mainstream historic Christianity. Is their approach warranted? Or
is it a fundamental distortion of the gospel? The present volume
seeks to set out the case that Christian Reconstructionism is not a
legitimate variation of Christian doctrine, but rather a serious
misunderstanding of the gospel attested in Holy Scripture. First,
an attempt is made to look at the basic ideas of Christian
Reconstructionism. Rather than focusing on names and dates, the
focus is on the set of ideas that characterize this view of
Christianity. Second, a response is given to each of the main
ideas. The response makes use of traditional Protestant, Roman
Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox doctrine; but it is based primarily
on careful exegesis of Scripture. The ultimate question is if
Christian Reconstructionism is grounded in the Bible, or in a
political ideology foreign to Scripture. An epilogue briefly points
to a different way of seeing Christian involvement in contemporary,
global society. Endorsements: "Historians are not well positioned
to offer firm theological conclusions about debated points in
theology. But speaking as a historian, it is obvious that Christian
Reconstruction, or Dominion Theology, has come to play a
significant role in American life. To anyone it should be obvious
that Paul McGlasson's response to this theology is clear,
charitable, forceful, and biblical. McGlasson's effort to make the
Christian gospel the center of his rejection of Dominion Theology
makes this a particularly important book." --Mark A. Noll, Francis
A. McAnaney Professor of History, University of Notre Dame "Paul
McGlasson's hard-hitting No has convinced me that
reconstructionism--with its mishmash of advocacy for a 'Christian
America' characterized by Christian dominion, a mentality of
Christian either/or with no compromise politically or
culturally--has infected the political right and, worst of all,
compromised the Christian gospel. McGlasson is fair but scathing in
his biblically based, evangelical, and theologically well-informed
critique. This book is a badly needed theological corrective.
Reconstructionism? No " --William H. Willimon, Professor of
Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School "Paul McGlasson's No is in
fact a profound 'Yes ' that affirms Jesus Christ as the center of
the gospel's message. The 'No ' that he speaks is aimed at idols
that we contrive to avoid the scandalous grace of Jesus Christ.
McGlasson sees that it is not the Law or the nation-state or
cultural prominence or even one's own faith that saves. To all of
that one must say, 'No ' The One who welcomes sinners and eats with
them does not make Pharisees but forgiven, free, and joyful saints.
--Thomas W. Currie, Dean, Union Presbyterian Seminary Author
Biography: Paul McGlasson is pastor of First Presbyterian Church in
Sullivan, Indiana. He received his MDiv from Yale Divinity School,
and his PhD from Yale University in Systematic Theology. He is the
author of several books, including God the Redeemer, Canon and
Proclamation, and Invitation to Dogmatic Theology. Before entering
the parish ministry, McGlasson taught theology for several years in
college and seminary.
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