Dominion Theology Kingdom Now and Reconstructionism

There is a movement about that is casting a long shadow for its size. It is known as Reconstructionism, Kingdom Now theology, Theonomy, and/or Dominion theology, and it is a curious blend of Reformed/Calvinist theology and Charismatic influence. The movement is led by such theologians as Rousas J. Rushdoony; Gary North; Ray Sutton; Greg Bahnsen (deceased); David Chilton, and by Charismatic leaders such as Earl Paulk. But their ideas are often reflected by non-reconstructionists such as Pat Robertson, D. James Kennedy. John Whitehead, Franky Schaeffer, and Jerry Falwell. "Come glorify Christ Jesus, the King" -- after all, "Kingdom authority flows from His throne unto His own." With this authority from the King, we are to reclaim the earth for Christ, not just spiritually, but socially, economically.  Dominion theology is predicated upon three basic beliefs: (a) Satan usurped man's dominion over the earth through the temptation of Adam and Eve; (b) The Church is God's instrument to take dominion back from Satan; and  (c) Jesus cannot or will not return until the Church has taken dominion by gaining control of the earth's governmental and social institutions.