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Author: Stephen McDowell Providential Perspective Series - 2 PP2 $ 6.95 Check Out America's Providential History Mark A. Beliles and Stephen K. McDowell In our best selling book, discover why many historians consider the Bible America's founding document. Learn how God's presence was evident at our nation's founding in the men who fought for independence and shaped the Constitution. Beginning with ancient history, the book presents a providential view of significant events leading to the establishment of America. Examines the Reformation, the Pilgrims, the role of the clergy and church, the Christian foundations of education and economics, and the development of liberty. Cites primary source documents that show our nation grew from Christian principles and reveals how to bring them back into the nation today. Numerous illustrations, portraits, and visual aids make this book a valuable resource. The Conservative Book Club says: "This volume seems destined to become one of the best selling Christian books of our time." 300 pages, B01 $ 18.95 Check Out In God We Trust Tour Guide Stephen McDowell and Mark Beliles America's historic sites reveal our Christian foundations! This unique book will guide you through many famous historical sites, recounting important providential events, and tell the Christian history of the people who founded this nation and who are honored with monuments, memorials, and statues. Includes: Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Mt. Vernon, Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Monticello, and more. Presents biographical sketches of many Founders, highlighting their personal faith: Washington, Jefferson, William Penn, Madison, Patrick Henry, and more. From the paintings in the Capitol to the story of the Liberty Bell, learn how our national buildings, monuments, and heroes declare that America was a nation birthed with a firm reliance on Almighty God. 246 pages, B03 $ 15.95 Check Out Apostle of Liberty: The World-Changing Leadership of George Washington by Stephen McDowell George Washington is one of the most significant men in all of history. As far as the advancement of liberty goes, he may well be THE most significant. After providing the leadership necessary to hold the troops together during the Revolutionary War, he rebuffed an attempt to make him king of the United States, thereby preventing a monarchy or military rule.Apostle of Liberty is biography of this great man, but also a look into his unique personal qualities as an outstanding leader. George Washington firmly believed that God in His providence had chosen him to lead the new nation that was founded on liberty - civil, religious, and economic.Hardback, 256 pages, B20 $ 16.95 Check Out Rendering to Caesar the Things that are God's Statism: the Golden Calf of the Modern World Israel worshiped a golden calf. Many Christians in the world today, especially the western world, worship a golden calf as well. But this is not a physical golden calf. It is the golden calf of socialism, the god of statism. This false god is one of the greatest threats to Christianity in the 21st century. In recent elections we have seen people tearing off their "golden rings" and clamoring for such a god. To those who worship this golden calf it seems to be a good god that will do good things for them. It promises them provision, security, comfort, and much more. Beware! This god will gradually consume you, your family, your business, and your freedom. This booklet exposes one of the greatest threats to Christianity today and one of the greatest problems the world faces. Applying the ideas presented here would turn America around. Author: Stephen McDowell Providential Perspective Series - 1 PP01 $ 4.95 Check Out America's Providential History, A Documentary Sourcebook Stephen K. McDowell, editor This book of historical writings expands ideas introduced in America's Providential History. Reading primary source materials is the best way to learn of the faith and worldview of America's founders. These writings show how the Founders had a Christian philosophy of government, they understood the divine purpose of civil government, and they knew that government begins internally in the heart of man with the ability to govern his own life. Over 25 selections including: Columbus' Christian Character and Divine Mission; The Seige of Leyden, Holland (1574) by John Motley; The Fast and Thanksgiving Days of New England; Christianity the Key to the Character and Career of Washington; Election Day in Early America; Letter To A Young Gentleman Commencing His Education by Noah Webster; Letters of John Quincy Adams to His Son on the Bible and Its Teachings. 125 pages $ 17.95 Check Out Teacher's Guide to America's Providential History Stephen McDowell and Jim Arcieri For use with America's Providential History when teaching students from middle school age and up. Contains questions for each chapter, supplemental readings from APH Documentary Sourcebook, lists of materials for further study, chapter outlines, tests, and more. Spiral bound paperback. $ 16.95 Check Out Liberating the Nations Biblical Principles of Government, Education, Economics, & Politics Stephen McDowell & Mark Beliles The Bible teaches, and history confirms, that to the degree that nations have applied the principles of the Bible in all spheres of life is the degree to which they have prospered, been free, and acted justly. Learn biblical principles as they apply to various spheres of life. Examine the role of the church, the family, the media, and civil government in a nation, and learn what you can do to bring Godly reform. Pastor Boris, of Minsk, Belarus, says: "Liberating the Nations is more than just a textbook for the ministry – it is the weapon with which we can step against the ungodly totalitarian authority in my nation, using biblical methods." 212 pages, B02 $ 15.95 Check Out Building Godly Nations Lessons from the Bible and America's Christian History by Stephen K. McDowell Jesus commissioned believers to "make disciples of all nations," which,according to Bible Commentator Matthew Henry, means to "do your utmost to make the nations Christian nations." How do we make the nations Christian? How do we build Godly nations?The Bible teaches that if a people obey God's laws they will have liberty,peace, prosperity, and justice. But we must obey all of God's laws to experience the abundance of God's blessing. To the extent we obey in all areas of life, is the extent we will experience the Godly fruit of liberty.The Founders of America understood this vital truth and attempted to build the nation upon the precepts of God, and though not without fault, their efforts produced the best example of a Christian nation in history. Thus there are many important lessons we can learn from the American Founders as we seek to build Godly nations today.This book examines the mandate for building Godly nations, lessons from America's Christian history, and how to apply Biblical principles to governing the nations. Chapters include: * Fulfilling the Cultural Mandate: How Christians Have Helped Establish God's Kingdom in the Nations * God's Sovereignty Over the Nations * The Bible: Rock of Our Republic * Pastors and American Independence * Separation of Church and State * The Role of Women in History * We Hold These Truths - Governmental Principles of America's Founders * The Changing Nature of Law in America * The Bible, Slavery, and America's Founders * Qualifications for Godly Officials * Biblical Principles of Business - Exemplified by Cyrus McCormick * Education and the Kingdom of God Paperback, 278 pages $ 16.95 Check Out In Search of Democracy Stephen McDowell & Mark Beliles Many people think democracy is necessary to correct the problems in their nations but don't really know what democracy is or what makes it work. This booklet examines seven fundamental principles that are necessary to support a democracy, the power and form of a biblical government, and the historical development of biblical government and law. 36 pages, B07 $ 6.95 Check Out The Ten Commandments & Modern Society Stephen McDowell Jesus reiterated what all the Bible teaches: that God's Law/Word, which is summarized by the Ten Commandments, contains principles that, if obeyed, produce life — life for men and nations — but if ignored, produce death. He said: "Do this [keep the commandments] and you will live." America's laws were based upon God's higher law. This higher law, as summarized in the Ten Commandments, used to be taught to all Americans, was greatly revered, and all looked to obey it. Today, few obey, revere, or even know His commands. Many people are doing all they can to remove any vestige of His law from our nation, claiming they are a great detriment to society. In 1980 the Supreme Court ruled in Stone v. Graham that the public schools of Kentucky could not display the Ten Commandments on the walls. The Court said: "If the posted copies of the Ten Commandments are to have any effect at all, it will be to induce the school children to read, meditate upon, perhaps to venerate and obey, the Commandments." Just imagine if our children obeyed the Ten Commandments. Some may consider this dangerous, but in reality this would solve many of our problems. About 1.7 million Americans are behind bars today — 1 in every 155. To learn to not steal or murder might not be too bad an idea to help deal with this problem. This booklet shows the importance of the commands for us today and gives an overview of the them, highlighting the positive corollaries of the negative laws. 24 pages, B11 $ 5.95 Check Out Restoring America's Christian Education Stephen McDowell America is a nation at risk. One primary reason for this is the mediocre educational performance that exists today, which is the fruit of a state monopolized educational system where the anti-christian, man-centered religion of secular humanism is preached five days a week to 50 million of our youth. This is leading them and our nation into bondage. Lack of money is not the problem in our public schools. The problem is with the philosophy that forms the foundation of education in America. Colossians 2:8 reveals there are two basic philosophies — that which is according to the world, and that which is according to Christ. A worldly or humanistic (man-centered) philosophy always brings captivity or bondage, while a Christian philosophy brings liberty. Learn of the Christian foundations of education in America: Education was centered in the home and was thoroughly Christian; the first schools were started by the church; the first common schools were started to teach children to be able to read and understand the Bible; 106 of the first 108 colleges were started by and for the Christian faith; the Bible was the central textbook; the Christian education of America's Founders produced men of great character and thought—men who gave the world the most free, just, and prosperous nation of all time. Such education is needed to assure that America will continue its legacy of liberty. 24 pages, B12 $ 5.95 Check Out The Drums of War Series - Vol. 1 Independence This story is set in Williamsburg in 1775 when the Royal Governor of Virginia sent British troops to steal gunpowder from the town's magazine. The drama builds to a climax as Patrick Henry leads Patriot militiamen toward a showdown with the British governor. 175 pages, B08 $ 8.95 Check Out The Drums of War Series - Vol. 2 Bunker Hill In April of 1775, British troops were ordered to disarm the citizen-military forces in the American colonies. They invaded the countryside, but militia companies rushed to repel them. The first major battle erupted at Bunker Hill where the Patriots met General Gage's troops. The war for American independence had begun! 175 pages, B09 $ 8.95 Check Out The Drums of War Series - Vol. 3 A Captive in Williamsburg George Washington has been chosen by the Continental Congress as commander of the American militia to confront the British army which occupies Boston. But now Virginia is threatened with invasion as Indians to the west and the British navy at her coastline make plans to attack. 175 pages, B10 $ 8.95 Check Out A Guide to American Christian Education for the Home and School: The Principle Approach James Rose defines the Principle Approach, presents the rudiments of America's Christian history, government, and education, teaches how to 4-R a subject, examines the Seven Principles, and shows how to apply the notebook methodology. Containing over 100 charts and diagrams, this Guide teaches how to develop an educational program from kindergarten through high school in over 12 subjects, from mathematics to history. Many Principle Approach educators contribute sections to this work. Hardcover, 550 pages, B13 $ 39.95 Check Out Defending the Declaration How the Bible and Christianity Influenced the Writing of the Declaration of Independence Gary Amos After ten years of research and four years of writing, Dr. Gary Amos reveals that the evidence from primary sources is irrefutable: underlying the Declaration of Independence is a foundation of Biblical principles and Christian influence. The Bible and Christianity—not deism and secularism—were the most important influences on the framers. Amos laments that America's educational system denies or ignores almost all of this evidence; evidence he believes to be undeniable. 240 pages, B04 $ 15.95 Check Out Watchmen on the Walls Pastors Equipping Christians for Their Civil Duties Bruce Anderson, Mark Beliles, and Stephen McDowell It is the duty of Christians to address not only spiritual but also social and political needs in their community and nation. This book examines what those duties are and how the church can effectively prepare its members to be salt in the public arena. Includes the civil teachings of Jesus and the responsibilities of the individual, family, church, and state. 65 pages, B06 $ 8.95 Check Out Contending for the Constitution Recalling the Christian Influence on the Writing of the Constitution and the Biblical Basis of American Law and Liberty Mark A. Beliles and Douglas S. Anderson This companion to Defending the Declaration presents the case that the Constitution is based on Biblical principles and Christian influence. Using primary source evidence, the authors give an easy-reading history of the Constitutional Convention and the Founders' emphasis on religion as being necessary for its success. Evidence is given how the spirit of the Constitution has greatly diminished today and a call for its defense. 236 pages, B15 $ 15.95 Check Out America, a Christian Nation? Examining the Evidence of the Christian Foundation of America Stephen McDowell Many people today claim that America is not now nor ever has been a Christian nation. Yet, the Founders of America spoke of her as a Christian nation many times. They recognized America, not as an ecclesiastical state where the church ruled nor one without sin, but as a nation founded on Biblical principles, where Biblical truth and law were the standard for public life, law, and societal institutions. This book exams the broad evidence of the Christian foundation of America; and also addresses the claim that America is now pluralistic and thus Christianity must be treated like all other beliefs, concluding, as did America's Founders, that Christianity is the source of liberty, and if its principles are ignored, no freedom and permanent happiness are possible. 64 pages, B18 $ 8.95 Check Out The American Dream: Jamestown and the Planting of the American Christian Republic America is a unique nation in history. No nation has been as free, prosperous, charitable, and virtuous. This has nothing to do with any inherent value of the American people, but has to do with the valuable ideas upon which she was founded. Seven foundational ideas are examined that produced the American Dream, all of which are Biblical in their origin and were planted by the early settlers. The first seed principles were planted in Jamestown 400 years ago. Though often ignored, Christianity was vital for the beginning of Virginia; God's hand was evident in preserving the colony and in the lives of many of its founders. The American Dream looks at Rev. Richard Hakluyt, the man most influential in English colonization in the new world, and his motive "to inlarge the glory of the gospell." It documents the important role of the Christian faith in the founding of Virginia, and shows how the colonists' desire to propagate the Christian religion, as recorded in the First Charter of Virginia (1606), was fulfilled in Pocahontas and other native Americans. The ideas that made America exceptional were planted and grew in all the colonies, producing much fruit in the early American republic. Today, however, these ideas are under attack and are being displaced by secular ideas. For the American Dream to continue, we must remember from where we came and return the nation to its original Godly covenant. B19 $ 11.95 Check Out