{"product_id":"the-church-and-the-state-michael-e-b-maher-9781393104438","title":"The Church and the State","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound truth of God's sovereign rule over nations in this compelling biblical study. From the Tower of Babel, where God divided humanity by language (Genesis 11:4-9), to the appointment of leaders like Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus (Daniel 4:31-32, Isaiah 45:1-5), this book reveals how God shapes nations, their boundaries, and their rulers (Acts 17:24-26). Learn how He establishes nations through mechanisms like patriarchal lineage or division, as seen with Israel and Judah, and sets standards for righteous leadership-competency, integrity, and fear of God (Exodus 18:19-22).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore God's expectations for nations to uphold just laws reflecting His moral norms (Romans 13:1-9) and the church's vital role in praying for authorities to foster peace and godliness (1 Timothy 2:1-4). Understand the limits of obedience when human laws contradict divine commands (Acts 5:27-29) and how the church's righteous conduct influences society (Philippians 2:12-15). Delve into God's judgment on rebellious nations through war, famine, or pestilence (2 Samuel 24:12-15), and His mercy in protecting the righteous, as with Lot in Sodom (Genesis 18:32-33).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book challenges readers to discern God's judgment from destruction, urging the church to intercede wisely for nations to align with His will or face divine consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael E. B. Maher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1393104436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781393104438\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Maher Ministries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.28d","brand":"Michael E. B. Maher","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47425208090879,"sku":"9781393104438","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0ddac2f7-97c9-437d-87d2-1cf493aab4e1.jpg?v=1761537747","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-church-and-the-state-michael-e-b-maher-9781393104438","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}