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Jesus and the Case for War

Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by Revmitchell, Aug 11, 2008.

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  1. Revmitchell

    Revmitchell Well-Known Member
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    That wasn't about self defense or defense of Jesus. It was about Peter getting in the way of the will of God for Jesus to go to the cross.


    "Joh 18:11 So Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?"


    Having said that we do not want to overlook Christ's direction and warning to take appropriate provisions as they go into all the world.

    "Luk 22:36 He said to them, "But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one. "
     
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    I agree, well said.
     
    #22 Allan, Aug 14, 2008
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    Aren't we all like Peter all too often?




    Yes, we must follow the Father's will, even if it means or own death. Remember Dietrich Bonhoeffer's prophetic words from "The Cost of Discipleship" .. that being a true desciple may cost a person their life.
     
    #23 Crabtownboy, Aug 15, 2008
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    I second that! :thumbs:
     
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    I have no idea what the point of this post was.
     
    #25 Revmitchell, Aug 15, 2008
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    Context; I served 10 years on Active Duty prior to ministry.

    Question; Are not the "individuals" killed by a bullet sent from the "individual" weapon of a person serving in the military who sends it via the pull of a trigger?

    I am not necessarily disagreeing with you, but I think your logic begs this question and I am curious about your answer.
     
    #26 PilgrimPastor, Aug 16, 2008
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    Did you read the article?
     
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    Good article. Good questions raised and solid points made. Least of all possible evils, I tend to agree. I question this kind of thinking largely based on a tension I see in Western Christianity between living a distinctly Christ-Kingdom kind of life and placing one's trust to fully in civil government and the fusion of the two.
     
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