What would Jesus say about war?
In his prophecies of the Last Things, Jesus spoke of the wars of the future. He said that nation would rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, that wars and rumours of wars would be heard of, that Judaea would be devastated, Jerusalem besieged and taken by the gentiles, and the Temple defiled and destroyed.
How did Jesus get rejected?
According to Luke 9:51-56, when Jesus entered a Samaritan village, he was not welcomed, because he was going on to Jerusalem. (There was enmity between the Jews and their temple in Jerusalem and Samaritans and their temple on Mount Gerizim.)
Which Christians are against war?
Pacifism
- Mennonites: a church that grew out of the Protestant Reformation in Europe in the early 1500s.
- Quakers (or The Religious Society of Friends): a Christian group with a total commitment to non-violence.
Is it a sin to fight in war?
If the commandment truly condemned all killing, not only would the maintaining of armies be a sin, but so would any killing of living things for food. (Followers of Jainism and some Christian denominations do hold this more-strict view.)
What the Bible says about rumors of war?
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
What did Jesus do when he was rejected?
After his hometown Nazareth turns him away, Jesus goes “out among the villages teaching” (Mark 6:6 ESV). After the Samaritans refuse to host them, Jesus rebukes the disciples who want vengeance and “they [go] on to another village” (Luke 9:56 ESV).
Who rejected Jesus 3 times?
Peter
Following the arrest of Jesus, Peter denied knowing him three times, but after the third denial, he heard the rooster crow and recalled the prediction as Jesus turned to look at him. Peter then began to cry bitterly.
What religion does not go to war?
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christadelphians, refuse to participate in the armed services on the grounds that they believe they should be neutral in worldly conflicts and often cite the latter portion of Isaiah 2:4 which states, “…
Are Christians allowed in war?
Most Christians believe that war should be avoided if possible, and should only be undertaken if all efforts to resolve an issue by peaceful means have failed. Many Christians see war as the result of a failure to live by God’s standards. However, some Christians are pacifists and believe that war is never justified.
How many wars are in the Bible?
10 Wars of the Old Testament.
What does the Bible say about civil unrest?
Leviticus 19:13: “You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob him.” The looting and rioting in these inner-city areas is actually destroying the businesses and livelihoods of predominately minorities and those with lower incomes.
Was war only God’s will in the Old Testament?
Jesus is always in perfect agreement with the Father (John 10:30), so we cannot argue that war was only God’s will in the Old Testament. God does not change (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17).
What does the Bible say about war with Christ?
Revelation 19:11-21 describes the ultimate war with Christ, the conquering commander who judges and makes war “with justice” (v. 11). It’s going to be bloody (v. 13) and gory. The birds will eat the flesh of all those who oppose Him (v. 17-18).
Does God ever support war?
It is an error to say that God never supports a war. Jesus is not a pacifist. In a world filled with evil people, sometimes war is necessary to prevent even greater evil. If Hitler had not been defeated by World War II, how many more millions would have been killed?
Is the battle already won?
The battle is already won. Jesus is King of kings, and the enemy already lost the war. No matter what the battle looks like at the moment, you can know with 100\% certainty that victory belongs to the people of God. When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him.
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