A portrayal of human nature and God's grace

"The recent cultural struggle resulting in near deification on the one hand and effective demonization on the other of key historic figures is, at best, confusing to students. The biblical treatment of such historic figures as King David or Solomon who, despite their sinful natures and commission of sinful acts, were mightily used by God to further his kingdom on earth provides a more realistic portrayal of human nature and God's grace - and one with which our students are far more likely to identify." -- Littlejohn & Evans, Wisdom and Eloquence, ch. 6