Ah yes! Gentry the Preterist.
Kenneth Gentry [http://www.theopedia.com/Kenneth_Gentry]
Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr. (b. 1950) is a pastor and theologian ordained in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, General Assembly. He has written numerous books and articles, most notably on preterism and postmillennialism in eschatology, and the Book of Revelation. He has also written on ethics, particularly from a theonomist view. Gentry is a graduate of Tennessee Temple University (BA), Reformed Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Whitefield Theological Seminary (ThM, ThD).
Theonomy – aka Christian Reconstructionism [http://carm.org/christian-reconstructionism-theonomy]
Recent advocates are Gary North, Gary DeMar, Kenneth Gentry, Larry Pratt, Greg Bahnsen.
Teachings:
Christian Reconstructionism (also known as theonomy) is a highly controversial movement within some conservative Christian circles. It maintains that the world should be brought under (reconstructed) the lordship of Jesus Christ in all areas: social, moral, political, judicial, military, family, art, education, music, etc. Christian Reconstructionism advocates the restoration of Old Testament civil and moral laws in order to reconstruct present American society into an Old Testament type Mosaic form and that the three main areas of society - family, church, government - should all be biblically modeled, the Bible being the sole standard. This would include severe punishments for law breakers. Some Christian reconstructionists would advocate death for adulterers, abortionists, idolaters, murderers, homosexuals, rapists, etc.
Reconstructionts maintain a strong belief that the Bible is true and inerrant. Generally postmillennial 'that through the preaching and teaching of the gospel, the world will be converted to Christianity and that Christ will return after a period of time after the world is converted.
Christian reconstructionism advocates removing prisons and and replacing them with the practice of restoration of damages done. Christians are the new chosen people of God, replacing national Israel. Other religious systems would be strongly resisted.
There is a debate among some Christian reconstructionists on whether or not slavery should be reinstituted; not all are in agreement.
Opposes evolution. Teaches Jesus will physically return to Israel.
Christian reconstructionism began with the publication of the Institute of Biblical Law by R. J. Rushdoony in 1973. This 800 page work expounded on the 10 Commandments. After Rushdoony's death in 2001, his son-in-law Gary North took the reins and has become a prolific writer, further advocating Christian Reconstructionism.
I’ve got lot’s of stuff on Gentry’s buddy Rushdoony. Of course old scary Gary North Rushdoony’s son in law was gem also. Want me to go on?
I somehow missed your attempted smear of Ken Gentry, CB.
>>>Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr. (b. 1950) is a pastor and theologian ordained in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, General Assembly. He has written numerous books and articles, most notably on preterism and postmillennialism in eschatology, and the Book of Revelation. He has also written on ethics, particularly from a theonomist view. Gentry is a graduate of Tennessee Temple University (BA), Reformed Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Whitefield Theological Seminary (ThM, ThD).<<<
Wow! Sounds like a pretty dangerous dude! Maybe I should refrain from recommending his books, ya think? LOL!
>>>Theonomy – aka Christian Reconstructionism [http://carm.org/christian-reconstructionism-theonomy]<<<
I had never heard of Christian Reconstructionism, until you brought it up a few threads ago, CB. After some research, one thing I did notice that you didn't mention is this:
"They [Christian Reconstructionists] tend to support a decentralized political order resulting in laissez-faire capitalism."
Wow! Sounds like some pretty dangerous dudes.
>>>Recent advocates are Gary North, Gary DeMar, Kenneth Gentry, Larry Pratt, Greg Bahnsen.<<<
Very dangerous dudes, indeed; especially that Larry Pratt fellow: the Executive Director of Gun Owners of America for the last thirty years. LOL!
>>>Christian Reconstructionism (also known as theonomy) is a highly controversial movement within some conservative Christian circles. <<<
CB, you didn't mention "which Christian circles" in which it is "highly controversial." Would you please fill us in?
Obviously, it was not so controversial in these circles:
"Jerry Falwell [DISPENSATIONALIST] and D. James Kennedy [PRESBYTERIAN] have endorsed Reconstructionist books. Rushdoony has appeared on Kennedy's television program and the 700 Club several times. Pat Robertson [DISPENSATIONALIST] makes frequent use of 'dominion' language; his book, The Secret Kingdom, has often been cited for its theonomy elements; and pluralists were made uncomfortable when, during his presidential campaign, he said he 'would only bring Christians and Jews into the government,' as well as when he later wrote, 'There will never be world peace until God's house and God's people are given their rightful place of leadership at the top of the world.' And Jay Grimstead [PRESBYTERIAN], who leads the Coalition on Revival, which brings Reconstructionists together with more mainstream evangelicals, has said, 'I don't call myself [a Reconstructionist],' but 'A lot of us are coming to realize that the Bible is God's standard of morality … in all points of history … and for all societies, Christian and non-Christian alike… It so happens that Rushdoony, Bahnsen, and North understood that sooner.' He added, 'There are a lot of us floating around in Christian leadership—James Kennedy is one of them—who don't go all the way with the theonomy thing, but who want to rebuild America based on the Bible.'"
Those really do sound like some pretty bad dudes, especially Falwell and Kennedy (God bless their souls.)
You are a riot, Cynical Bear. You did intend this to be humor, is that correct?
Philip
>>>Reconstructionts maintain a strong belief that the Bible is true and inerrant. <<<
Now, that is scary stuff!
>>>There is a debate among some Christian reconstructionists on whether or not slavery should be reinstituted; not all are in agreement.<<<
Which ones are in agreement, Cynical Bear?
>>>Christians are the new chosen people of God, replacing national Israel. <<<
Is that a good thing, or a bad thing, Cynical Bear? A little scripture supporting your opinion, either way, would be appreciated.
Philip