America And The Bible: Standing with God's Chosen People and His Unchanging Promises

From the pulpits of the First Great Awakening to the snows of Valley Forge, from Lincoln’s Second Inaugural to the chambers of Congress today, the Bible has profoundly shaped the soul of America. In this inspiring journey through history, Bob Sammons reveals how Scripture gave birth to America’s core ideas — human dignity, ordered liberty, justice, and moral accountability. You’ll meet Founding Fathers who turned to the Bible in crisis, courageous “Black Robe” preachers who rallied a nation, Cherokee believers who appealed to Scripture against injustice, and leaders like Lincoln who wrestled with providence in the nation’s darkest hour. Far more than a history book, America and The Bible calls today’s Christians to thoughtful engagement in a polarized, pluralistic society — speaking truth with grace, defending the vulnerable, and living as salt and light while refusing to equate any political party with the Kingdom of God. At its heart, this book is a reminder that America’s greatest hope is not found in politics, but in returning humbly to the living Word of God. Read more