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1 | Is killing scriptual in theNEW TESTAMENT | Matt 5:44 | Val | 192624 | ||
Eccl 3:1 There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven-- Eccl 3:2 A time to give birth and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted. Eccl 3:3 A time to kill and a time to heal; A time to tear down and a time to build up. Eccl 3:4 A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance. Eccl 3:5 A time to throw stones and a time to gather stones; A time to embrace and a time to shun embracing. Eccl 3:6 A time to search and a time to give up as lost; A time to keep and a time to throw away. Eccl 3:7 A time to tear apart and a time to sew together; A time to be silent and a time to speak. Eccl 3:8 A time to love and a time to hate; A time for war and a time for peace. Eccl 3:16 Furthermore, I have seen under the sun that in the place of justice there is wickedness and in the place of righteousness there is wickedness. Eccl 3:17 I said to myself, "God will judge both the righteous man and the wicked man," for a time for every matter and for every deed is there. Dan 11:44 "But rumors from the East and from the North will disturb him, and he will go forth with great wrath to destroy and annihilate many. 2 Matt 24:6 "You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. 3 Mark 13:7 "When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be frightened; those things must take place; but that is not yet the end. Commentary: Of course there is killing in time of war and the Lord talked about war saying it would take place. We are to love our enemies by praying that they become followers of Him then they are no longer enemies when they become followers of the Lord. |
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2 | As Christians what is our role in war | Matt 5:44 | JohnDiscipleship | 192632 | ||
There is killing in time of war, but are we to be the killers (we meaning Christians) or are we meant to be the healers? Eccl. 3 v3 There is a time to kill and a time to HEAL. Surely we must follow Christs example in this and not hit back at those who attack us. Eph. 6v12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers , against the authorities, against the spiritual forcesof evil in the heavenly realms. Eph.6v15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Let us make sure that we are following the way that Christ has set for us and that we don't get caught up in the battles of this world. God bless and grant you his peace. Amen |
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3 | As Christians what is our role in war | Matt 5:44 | lionheart | 192636 | ||
Jon, May I recommend that you do a word study on the words kill and killing. War should be abhorrent to all. It definitely wouldn't be at the top of my list of choices. When one is referring to kill are they referring to murder? Murder is killing but not all killing is tantamount to murder. Do the word study. I dont know how many times over the years I've had people tell me I couln't be a Christian and be in the military. Ya know I got tired of it. Being in the military never had anything to do with wheather I was a Christian or not. Explain to us men of God such as David, The bible tells us David was man after Gods own heart. A military man hmmm... Many men and women Cristian and non christian alike have sacrificed thier lives so that you and I can enjoy the freedoms God has so richly granted us. In Him, lionheart |
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4 | As Christians what is our role in war | Matt 5:44 | JohnDiscipleship | 192651 | ||
I want to make a sincere apology to anyone who is offended by my question about a Christians role in war. I find it hard to read the old testament with all the killing that takes place compared to the new testament teachings. Would I defend my family if they were attacked? I probably would. I believe that the armed forces should be more defensive than aggressive but that is a personal view. You can be a Christian anywhere and the law you have to follow is God's law as you understand it. My quest is to understand the way to live in this world in such a way that I obey what Jesus said in Matt 28v19-20. God bless John D |
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5 | As Christians what is our role in war | Matt 5:44 | Searcher56 | 192652 | ||
John D, What do you do with the Final War that is in Revelation? I believe all will fight on one side or another? He said, "Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword" (Matt 10:34). S |
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