War: What is it Good For?

About this episode

Cole Phillips explores the biblical perspective on war, addressing why conflict exists and how believers should respond during times of conflict.

Summary In this episode, Cole Phillips explores the biblical perspective on war, addressing why conflict exists, God's stance on war, rules of engagement, and how believers should respond during times of conflict. This deep dive helps Christians understand the spiritual and moral dimensions of war and peace. Keywords: Bible, war, peace, biblical perspective, Christian faith, morality, conflict, God's Word, theology, ethics Key topics: Biblical view of war God's stance on violence Rules of engagement in war Christian response to conflict The deeper cause of war: human sin sound bites "God trains His people for battle." "God involves Himself in warfare." "Trust in God during times of war." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Question of War 06:36 Understanding God's Perspective on War 14:44 Rules of Engagement and Just War Theory 24:45 Responding to War: Trust, Submission, and Prayer 30:18 The Hope for Peace and the End of War Resources Psalm 68:30 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+68%3A30 Ecclesiastes 3:8 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+3%3A8 Samuel 15:3…

People in this episode

Host: Cole Phillips

Topics covered

• Biblical view of war
• God's stance on violence
• Rules of engagement in war
• Christian response to conflict
• The deeper cause of war: human sin

Keywords

• Bible
• war
• peace
• biblical perspective
• Christian faith
• morality
• conflict
• God's Word
• theology
• ethics

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bible, Psalm 68:30, Ecclesiastes 3:8, 1 Samuel 15:3, Romans 13:1-4, Deuteronomy 20, Micah 4, Romans 8:20

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