War

Series- HOT POTATOES: The Bible Speaks to Controversial Topics, Vol. 3

“War”

What does the Bible say about war?

War originated as part of the . (Rom. 8:20-21; Gen. 3:14a, 15)

War is defeated in by the cross; it will be defeated in by the kingdom. (Col. 2:15; Isaiah 2:4)

War exists as a of fallen man. (James 4:1)

Israel’s relationship to war:

and . (Josh. 10:42; Luke 21:24)

The nations’ relationship to war:

evil, order, citizens. (Rom. 13:3-4)

The church’s relationship to war:

Christians may participate in war under proper and authority. (Prov. 24:11; Luke 3:14)

Do not confuse state with Christian . (John 18:36)

Don’t expect lasting peace through . (Dan. 2:44)

Never align against a suffering . (Gen. 12:1-3; Esther 5-7)

The first military conflict in Scripture (Gen. 14) demonstrates three things of value in warfare: