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1 | What is God's teachings on military war? | Not Specified | coop1 | 23586 | ||
I know that our war is not with flesh and blood, but with the principalities of darkness; but what are God's teachings on military war? Should we engage for "right" reason, or not? Wouldn't there be a difference between war under the law and war under grace? ie: the old and new testaments. | ||||||
2 | What is God's teachings on military war? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 23600 | ||
I know that our war is not with flesh and blood, but with the principalities of darkness; but what are God's teachings on military war? Should we engage for "right" reason, or not? Wouldn't there be a difference between war under the law and war under grace? ie: the old and new testaments. | ||||||
3 | What is God's teachings on military war? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 23640 | ||
Thank you Johnny...Yes it was helpful. I knew this in my heart, but I didn't know where to look to confirm it. When I protested our current war as it stands, some would say, "well God has commanded war many times throughout bible history"...or..."well we have to defend ourselves, we can't let terroist take over our country". But I know in my deepest heart, the way we are going about this must be wrong. I would argue things like, but if we were truly a nation filled with the spirit of God, we would not need a single plane, or a single bomb. And, Jesus said for us to love thine enemy, and Thou shalt not commit murder. I also argued that all the biblical wars I knew of were in the old testament under the law, that we now live under grace, by faith. Jesus has set a standard, by example and teachings of the word of God for us to live by. I truly believe that if we were to follow that example, offer our nation back to God...He himself would take care of our enemy without us ever lifting a single sword. Vengence is mine saith the Lord. After all...our true fight is not with flesh and blood, but with the principalities of darkness. Our battle is spiritual....how can you win a spiritual battle with fleshly weapons? I am concerned that we, as a nation are acting out of spite, pride and revenge...instead of seeking victory, Jesus' way. And that the very "freedoms" we proclaim to be fighting for have become perverse. Thank you again. coop1 | ||||||
4 | How do we respond to war as Christians? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 23663 | ||
Thank you for your confirmation Johnny...it feels good to be confirmed. I guess as human beings we need that...but we also need spiritual confirmation, especially in such trying times. My next question than is: How do we respond, as Christians, to our current war time situation? The entire country is backing our governments actions. While we must adhere to the laws of our land, and support them through prayer for God's guidance and intervention...how do we discourage this spirit of vengeful power among our family, friends and countrymen; without appearing like just another radical religious group? It as though in these times, the very Truth spoken aloud...feeds the fire, God forbid. It very easily becomes twisted and turned by an unbeliever. Even among the believers, some seem to be overcome with this spirit, and argue some of the same, earthly points and lean toward being "for" this war. "Forgive me Lord if this question comes from lack of faith." |
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5 | How do we respond to war as Christians? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 23693 | ||
Hello Tim, I am coop 1b, the author of the letter that you responded too. In answering your question, who said war was evil...I suggest that you read the original response to this letter by jipangilinan, "De 7:2 And when the Lord thy God shall..." In that response, Johnny sums up the issue of war rather well, recommending Luke 3:14...Luke 21:20-21...Eph. 2:12...Eph 6:11-17...1Ti 5:8...2Ti 2:34 Our war as Christians is a spiritual war...with the principalities of darkness, not with flesh and blood. Since Jesus, we live under Grace, by faith. He taught us to love our enemy, and pray for those who spitefully use us. When they come to arrest Jesus, there was conflict between one of the disciples who raised a sword and smote the ear of one of the group that came to arrest Him. Jesus stopped this, saying..."put up thy sword, for those who live by the sword shall die by the sword, do you not think that I could call on my father and He would send me twelve legions of angels?" The point is....FAITH and TRUST in God. We must DO God's word, and put our faith and trust in Him to be loyaly to His promises. After all...isn't God more capable of relieving the world of terroism and of evil than all of our bombs collectively? Please never forget, if you are truly born again and the Spirit of God dwells in you, then through Jesus you have the power to tread on serpants...no bombs need. |
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6 | How do we respond to war as Christians? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 23694 | ||
Dear Radioman...Opinion is ok...but Truth is something different. We must seek and find the truth and respond accordingly. coop 1b | ||||||
7 | How do we respond to war as Christians? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 23695 | ||
Sometimes...the best defense, is offense. coop1b | ||||||
8 | How do we respond to war as Christians? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 23989 | ||
Thank you for yet another great answer Johnny. I have been away for the holidays, only returning late last night. I see that I have missed a lot. All I can say is...I agree with you 100 percent and your reminders have severd as a sorce of comfort. Thank you again! coop1 | ||||||
9 | How do we respond to war as Christians? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 23990 | ||
I understand...:) coop1 | ||||||
10 | How do we respond to war as Christians? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24089 | ||
Thank you for your suggestion. I did go to user updates and post a little info...however, when I clicked update info, it kept telling me that there was no info that needed updated. I don't know if the few things I added were taken or not. So good to hear from you again. coop1 |
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11 | How do we respond to war as Christians? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24093 | ||
Hi Tim, First let me apologize for the delay in my response, I was away for the holiday. You may or may not be right about "just and unjust wars". Even so, is the war that we are presently fighting truly a just war? Are not the "freedoms" that we are now fighting for...somehow perverse? We in America have strayed so far from our humbled, Christian beginnings. We have removed God from everything. We have taken Him out of our government, our homes, our schools and our lives. The freedom that we are now fighting for includes the freedom to abort unwanted babies, the freedom to marry same sex couples, the freedom to worship others gods...to only mention a few. I wonder...are these just reasons to fight? However, if this was truly a war for God, against false religions...I would back it 100 percent. If our jet fighters and massive weaponry were called out to defend a Godly nation...then that, to me, would be a "just" war. As it stands now though, I think it is as simple as man against man, evil against evil. coop1 |
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12 | How do we respond to war as Christians? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24094 | ||
Thank you for your response. I have not answer because I have been away for the holiday. You are right, you did label your statement as your opinion. As for the truth...that is what I am trying to find...as we all should be. Likewise, if you should discover the absolute truth, please share it with me. coop1 | ||||||
13 | How do we respond to war as Christians? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24105 | ||
Hi Tim, I am glad for you...that you are so sure. I am not so sure. My heart tells me this war is not a just war. I appreciate your comments. Still searching for answers, coop1 |
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14 | How do we respond to war as Christians? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24172 | ||
Hi Johnny, Yes, I do believe in speaking in tongues. While I have never been given it, I have heard and seen people who have. I too would like such a confirmation within my own spirit. I too have prayed for this gift. It really is a personal thing to edify one's self. I have also seen God's miraculous works in the healing of many people. I have watched as the blind was given sight and the lame walked. Glory to God! I myself have recieved many healings, through my grandmothers prayers and fasting. I was born with a larges hole in my esophagus(sp?), and the doctors said that I would not live long and that I would spend most of my time in and out of hospitals. Guess what! They were wrong! I was healed and my throat is fine! And I am now 37 and working on a nice ripe old age! Likewise my oldest son...who now serves in the Air Force, was once plagued with seizures. He had 100 a day. He was so bad off that I would have to tie him to a wheel chair so that he would not seize and fall out. He is now very strong, very intellegent, and very artisticly talented, with a bright future! Again I say...Glory to God! I do believe in the signs and wonders that follow the true believers. I am concerned that some of todays Christians deny that power, believing that miracles were preserved for ancient believers. Miracles are for us! Here and now! Our God is a great God and a powerful God! Nothing is too small or too big for Him to fix! I long for a community where...when one of our neighbors are ill or oppressed, we would go to them, and by the laying on of hands, through faithful prayer, by the Holy Spirit...see them healed. I know this how God meant it to be. God fulfilled a promise in me. He promised that if we raise our children in the Word, He will bring them back to Truth, should they stray. I thank God for His gentle reminders throughout my life. And I am set to run the race, no matter how bad things get during these times. I am ever thankful for the opportunity to share spiritual awakenings and truths with fellow believers like you. coop1 |
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15 | How do we respond to war as Christians? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24173 | ||
I just wanted to say that....I agree with you 100 percent. I do not believe we should declare war on anyone and that we are to walk with the gospel of peace shod about our feet. You are right! God does not want war. coop1 | ||||||
16 | How do we open eyes to truth? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24230 | ||
Yes I know. There are a lot of different arguments out there "for" war. I think it is a "reasoning" that is taking place. It is what we humans do to justify our actions when they do not line up with the word of God. What surprises me...is the number of Christians who are doing this, when clearly as you say...we are under a new covenant...and also when Jesus was so against any kind of revenge or fighting back theology. The whole Jesus story says..."you can count on our Father in heaven, you do not have to avenge yourself". For some reason, people seem to be having a hard time applying this to our current situation. I stand that...God is a MIGHTY God, and perfectly able to defend those who stand with Him, against terrorism. It is only those who are not standing on the word of God, that need to fear and there for, want hopelessly to try and defend themselves. Our war is a spiritual war as Christians and that is where we will find victory. How do we open the eyes of fellow Christians to this truth? Where do we begin? coop1 |
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17 | Where is your faith? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24242 | ||
Hello Charis, Actually I am very close to the conflict. My son is in the Air Force and is packed and ready to go! And while I respect his decision to fight for the cause...I still disagree with it entirely. What makes you think that just because God can defend us on a seperate basis as we turn the other cheek in our personal lives, that He is not capable of doing the same for us collectively as a nation against violent madmen? Do you think He is less powerful when dealing with many people than when dealing with only one or a few? How do you justify our actions? While the terrorist wrongly and terribly killed many people...what gives us the right to do the same? Where is it written in the Law of God that we are allowed to kill when one of ours has been killed? Where is the 10 commandments disguished between singular and plural? Where does it say...thou shalt not murder unless you have been attacked by terrorist? Our war is a spiritual war as Christians, not with flesh and blood...but with the principalities of darkness. Here we are to take on the armour of God not the weapons of men. (Ephesians 6:10-18 When it comes down to it, our fight is not with Bin Ladin or any terrorist group...but with the spirits of darkness that cause these men to commit the evil acts they do. From a fleshly, earthly stand point;it is a war of man against man, country against country, with political overdrops. But in Truth, this is ultimately a war of evil against righteousness..a spiritual war. And that my friend, is where the true battle lies. With the tools laid before us, we can move mountains with a grain of faith. Where is your faith? Is it in almighty God or is it in the power to destroy through massive weaponry and the intellegence and reasoning of mere humans? coop1 |
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18 | How do we open eyes to truth? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24254 | ||
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. Acts 5:29 |
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19 | Where is your faith? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24271 | ||
I think you miss the point. We do not "turn the other cheek" as you say for the sake of the terrorist...so that they will turn around and see the light, (although personally I think our victory would be much greater should these men be converted instead of slaughtered); But rather, we assume meekness for the sake of the plan of God in the fulfillment of the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven and as a defense for ourselves; so that we should abide by the word of God and of Christ teachings, and not be consumed by evil. We must do as Christ has taught...and I do not know of Him calling us to war. Sorry friend, our word of knowledge seems to differ here. Funny...I never considered myself a pacifist...and I too continue the teachings of Christ in a 'hostile' environment. Christianity is coming under attack everywhere, including America, and pehaps in the coming days...even more so here than abroad. One day soon, we shall all find our heads on a block for our beliefs, be it here or there. We can not stop all that is to take place, but we can continue in the ways we were taught by Christ and the Holy Spirit. As for obeying the the governing laws, yes we must...I am not protesting or stopping armies from being sent out, but I do not have to condone it in my spirit nor encourage it. Obeying the laws of the land is just another spot where we are called to submission of authority and we do that not for the sake of the governing leaders, but UNTO GOD...because He has commanded it. (He has a plan inwhich we do interfer but rather aid.) Again, this is His plan...and I will continue to do my best to obey Him under both headings; obeying the laws of the land in respect of Him and also by not taking part in or a gruesome satisfaction in killing and war. This in respect to Him and Christ' teachings. But if I had to choose between what a non-Christian govenment leader told me to do and what God told me to do...I would choose God. And my friend...the time IS coming when we will have to choose; because sometime soon, satan himself will be in command of the entire world. coop1 | ||||||
20 | How do we respond to war as Christians? | Deut 7:2 | coop1 | 24274 | ||
I agree once again. We all have our gifts and together complete the body of Christ. coop1 :-) | ||||||
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