In this video, Aussie theologian Mike Bird explains and critiques a recent article by American theologian Wayne Grudem about why Republicans should abandon Donald Trump as their presidential candidate in 2024.

Backstory on Grudem's support for Trump (1:16)
Summary of Grudem's article (3:08)
What I think Grudem gets right (5:16)
Grudem won't condemn Trump for the coup (8:30)
Will Grudem choose democracy over a Republican victory? (12:51)
The Need to Defend Democracy (14:10)

Read Grudem's article here: https://pjmedia.com/wayne-grudem/2023...

Bibliography
Wayne Grudem, Politics - According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2010).

Michael F. Bird and N.T. Wright, Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2024).

Michael F. Bird, Religious Freedom in a Secular Age

Otherwise, keep up with Mike on:

Twitter: @mbird12
Blog: michaelfbird.substack.com
Threads: michael.bird.33

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