War then and now
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War then and now• Old Testament – a lot of war• Early Christians – almost all
pacifists– Matthew 5:38-42 (p.737)
• Constantine and Milvian Bridge– Romans 13:4
War then and now• Different Christian views:
– Nonresistance– Pacifism– Preventable war– Just war – just cause, just intention, last
resort, limited objectives, proportionate means, formal declaration
• Modern Warfare• Relationships
Peace in + out• The Lord is a warrior• Joshua 5:13-14 (p.170)• God is not on either side – will
we obey Him?• Bible in Revelation – a final war
against Jesus. Rev 16:16; 19:17-21.
Peace in + out• Matt 5:6-12 (p.736) – Work, hunger, and
suffer for peace and justice• 5:21-26 – Deal with anger and conflict in
godly ways.– Have peace with God and work for peace
everywhere.• Matt 23 – Speak out against sin and injustice.• Matt 26:49-54 – Break the cycle of revenge
through self-sacrifice.
romans 12:17-21Never pay back evil with more
evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are
honorable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Dear
friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger
of God. … Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing
good.