Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-251).

The scandal of evangelical political engagement -- Tragic failure, new opportunity -- A better approach -- Developing a faithful methodology -- The biblical story and politics -- Building a solid framework : from biblical paradigms and societal analysis to an evangelical political philosophy -- The state : its nature, purpose, and limits -- Justice -- Human rights, democracy, and capitalism -- The sanctity of human life -- Marriage and family -- Religious freedom, church, and state -- Peacemaking, just war, and nonviolence -- Creation care -- Nation-states and international affairs -- Loving one's neighbor through faithful political engagement -- Biblical balance, historic opportunity.