The Death Penalty on Trial:
Taking a Life for a Life Taken
by Ron Gleason
Although we seem to be preoccupied with the economy and stimulus bills lately, the controversy over the death penalty in America is still very far from over. And because the arguments for and against capital punishment are often closely tied to the abortion debate, Christians of every denomination should be ready and willing to offer the biblical answer. While the Bible is abundantly clear on what God's view of the death penalty is, we need to be constantly reminding ourselves of the primary reasons WHY the death penalty is to be used, to avoid being sidetracked by the opposition's endless appeals to emotion and pity.
Throughout this short and readable book, Dr. Ron Gleason discusses key biblical texts (and their context) from the Old and New Testaments alike, providing helpful insight to clear up any foggy thinking on the part of Christians. Gleason reinforces the WHY of the death penalty over and over, reminding his readers of both their response and responsibility to the capital punishment of murderers. Near the end of the book he states: "[W]e must remember that God is the source of mercy and the church is to reflect God's mercy, but the state's task is the execute justice." Gleason never allows his readers to wander very far from the path of his main argument, calling to mind again and again that the issue isn't about revenge or deterring future criminal acts. The biblical mandate for the execution of those who commit capital crimes is about carrying out justice and "purging the evil from among you" (Deut. 13:5-13; 17:7-12; 19:16-19; 21:18-21; 22:21-24; 24:7; Judges 20:13)... CONTINUE READING THIS REVIEW
"At a time when sentiment and the spirit of the age too often characterize liberal ethical reflection, how refreshing it is to see careful Biblical reflection on one of the great issues of our day. Dr. Gleason not only articulates and defends the Scriptures teaching on capital punishment, but also cogently responds to many of the contemporary objections raised. Accessible without being simplistic, this book should be in the hands of every individual seeking light on this controversial topic." Dr. Guy Prentiss Waters (Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological SeminaryJackson)
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