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Funding The War Against Satan

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  • Glenn D. Jerrell

Giving is not only an act of worship; it is also an act of waging war. In this article the author shows that the church is militant, therefore resources are needed to wage the war against Satan. He calls you to see your giving as participating in this certain victory. How? 

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Wars and Rumours of Wars

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  • P. Posthuma

How should Christians respond to rumours of war? This article argues that Christians should find their comfort in knowing that Christ is the one who rules the world of politics, and God in his sovereignty rules and overrules all human activity, including when to allow war and when to stop it.

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Just Indefensible There is such a Thing as Just War, but Terrorism isn’t it

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  • Douglas Milne

Terrorism is waged on the basis of being a just war. Is it so? On the other hand is war against terrorism just? This article looks at the principles guiding just war.

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War & the End of War

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  • Alexander Moens

This article considers where war comes from, and what it has to do with God’s unfolding of history.

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Old Testament Perspectives on War

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  • Derek Kidner

This paper wants to answer questions related to the following: different types of war, the purpose and nature of holy war, the secularization of war by the monarchy of Israel, the Old Testament vision of peace, and what can the modern church learn about war from the Old Testament.

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War in a Church-Historical Perspective

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  • David F. Wright

Wright surveys the way the early church viewed war. He demonstrates how complex the views were during the period of the early martyrs, i.e. the first three centuries. The prominence of idolatry in the Roman army complicated the attitudes of Christians. The church did not function with a worked-out public ethics.

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Karl Barth's Attitude to War in the Context of World War II

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  • Robert Aboagye-Mensah

This paper reflects on Karl Barth's treatment of war in his Church Dogmatics. It indicates that this is in part a reflection of Barth's personal experience of World War I. It gives Barth's theological basis for his response to war. A final section of the essay deals with the contemporary relevance of Barth's view.

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The One, Great War

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  • R. C. Sproul Jr.

The author refers to a major topic in the letters of Paul, the topic of war. God's people are at war against evil and the devil. There is also war within believers, as they war against the flesh.

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The Bible and War in America: An Historical Survey

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  • Alan F. Johnson

What should be the attitude of Christians towards war? This article offers a historical survey of views in the USA; for example, just-war theory and pacifism

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Spiritual Warfare – Be Strong in the Lord

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  • Brian Borgman, Rob Ventura

Christians are at war, and this war is of the most serious nature. Spiritual warfare is not with flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. Chapter 1 indicates where Christians find their strength in this battle. The author uses Ephesians 6:10-20 to indicate that all strength is to be found in the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Spiritual Warfare – One Side of the Horse or the Other

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  • Brian Borgman, Rob Ventura

Christians are at war, and this war is of the most serious nature. Spiritual warfare is not with flesh and blood but against spiritual forces.

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The Evangelical and War

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  • William E. Nix

The problem of war is reflected upon in this paper. Three basic positions usually taken are discussed: pacifism, activism, and mediativism.

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Is It Ever Right to Fight? The Biblical Case for "Just War"

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  • Sjirk Bajema

This article shows that war or fighting is allowed if it for self-defence and defending others. Therefore, Christians, on the grounds of seeking God’s justice, can participate in the army and police service.

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Satan’s Sifting

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  • Cecil Siriwardene

This article looks at Luke 22:31-32, pointing to the ongoing war between believers and Satan. Believers can take comfort in the victory achieved through Christ's intercessory work, as well as God's sovereignty in limiting Satan's activity.

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The War of the Worlds?

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  • Maurice Roberts

This world can only be understood by recognizing the ongoing war between Satan and God, but also knowing that God is already the victor through Christ. This article discusses Christ’s parable of Luke 11:21-22 in relation to this.

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The Incarnate Liberator for a World in Terror

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  • Larry E. Wilson

“The Son of God appeared to destroy the works of the devil.” This article is about spiritual war and God’s victory over sin and the devil.

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War

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  • Ken Wimer

This article shows that all wars are the result of man's sinful nature; however, war is not outside God's power. God uses war to judge one nation against another. They also remind us of the horrors of sin, and the fact that peace is dependent upon God.

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The Peace of God

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  • Marten H. Woudstra

This article looks at the Greek and Hebrew words for peace in connection with war. 

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The Ethics of Nuclear War

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  • Norman L. Jones

This article discusses war, national defense and the ethics of nuclear war.

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Romans 13:5 - Should a Christian Go to War?

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article discusses the question if a Christian should go to war.The author looks at arguments for pacifism and for Christians participating in war.

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Pacifism and Peace

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  • J. D. Wielenga

This article on war and peace, also looks at pacifism, just war, and nuclear weapons.

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Peace Settlements in History

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  • Frederika G. Oosterhoff

This article is about war and peace treaties in history.

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Not Peace but a Sword

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  • C. J. Spithoff

This article is about war and peace, and war as a instrument of God.

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"Not a Square Inch"

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  • Brian D. Vos

This article is about the war between Christ and Satan, the antithesis between church and world. It focuses on the lordship or dominion of Christ, especially with regard to education and the Christian school.

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The Beatles, Religion, and War

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  • Ian D. Glover

Were many of the religious wars really about religion? And is there such thing as a just war? This article is about the idea that war is caused by religion.

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War is Expensive

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  • Tracy Grugget

This article is about the consequences of war.

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Romans 8:21 - Liberation and Reformation

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  • Willem den Hollander

In this article on Romans 8:21 the author looks at war and suffering in today's world, the guilt of humans and the liberation of this world.

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If Christ Predicted War, May Christians Pray for Peace?

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  • John Piper

There are Christians who feel that praying for peace is contrary to God's will. Jesus taught that in the last days there will be war and rumours of wars, but his disciples should not be alarmed, as this must take place (Mark 13:7). If war "must take place", should we still pray for peace?

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