This work offers a focused recovery of the second use of God’s moral law—its role in restraining evil, upholding justice, and preserving order in society. This role of the moral law has been widely overlooked in contemporary evangelical ethics.

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The book unapologetically grounds its argument in Scripture, historic Baptist confessions, natural law, and the broader Protestant moral tradition. And it’s not merely theoretical—over half the book is devoted to practical application across the key spheres of moral life: the family, the church, and society.

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SELECTED ENDORSEMENTS

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With clarity, courage, and deep confessional awareness, David Mitzenmacher offers a much-needed retrieval of the second use of God’s moral law—a doctrine too often neglected in modern evangelicalism, and especially within our Baptist tradition. This book marks a significant step forward in the maturation of Baptist political theology, demonstrating that Baptists need not choose between gospel centrality and moral clarity, nor between grace and public responsibility. Rooted in Reformed orthodoxy and driven by pastoral concern, Mitzenmacher reminds us that the law of God is not merely for the regenerate heart—it is also for the restraint of evil, the ordering of society, and the common good. In an age that calls evil good and good evil, this book is a gift to Baptists who are ready to think seriously and biblically about law, justice, and Christian public witness.

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Andrew T. Walker, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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With clear language and concrete illustrations, David Mitzenmacher has brought the Law of God into open, so that Christians can see the goodness of the Law once again and apply God’s Law beyond the secret and quiet places of life. Indeed, every pastor needs to read this book, especially those who want to keep the gospel central. But more than pastors, this is a book that can and should be read by every Christian who loves God’s law.

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David Schrock
Pastor

Occoquan Bible Church

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Amidst the numerous debates and controversies within the church, the civil use of the law as an external restraint on sin and a guide towards goodness has been completely neglected and overlooked by modern Christians. Many of today’s errors stem from a misunderstanding or failure to apply God’s law properly. In this age of chaos, we not only need the good news of God’s grace but also need to return to this God who graciously reveals His moral law in the Decalogue so that we don’t live rudderless and unsure of how to please our Creator. I’m excited about this volume and believe it will benefit any pastor or church that undertakes to reach it. Tolle lege!

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Alex Kocman
Director of Communications and Engagement

Association of Baptists for World Evangelism

How should Christians engage in politics? This is one of the hot-button issues of our day, with different opinions abounding. But there is one thing that all Bible-believing Christians should agree on: Christians must pray for our government leaders. This booklet looks at the Apostle Paul’s exhortation to pray for government authorities in 1 Timothy 2:1–4 and explores the underlying political theology. By better understanding the role of government within God’s created order, we can better understand how to pray for our leaders and engage in the political process in the fear of our Lord and the love of our neighbor.

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