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.