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Topic: Military (Armed Forces)

Episode Topic Audio

2023-12-29
Self-Defense: If we are attacked by an enemy, do we have the right to defend ourselves? Rec: Topical articles, "On the Believer’s use of Forcible Resistance." [Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:31].



2023-11-13
Current War in Israel: How should we be dealing with and praying about this war in Israel? Which side should we be on? [Joshua 5:13-15].



2023-10-19
The Lord's Army: Who is the commander of the Lord's Army? [Joshua 5:13-15].
Circumcision: Why did God choose something so unusual as "circumcision" to identify His people? [Genesis 17:11, Jeremiah 4:4].


2023-09-11
Slavery & Armed Forces: Could these verses in 1 Corinthians 7 about slavery also apply to being committed to the military? [1 Corinthians 7:21-24].



2023-01-17
Self-Defense vs Turn the Other Cheek: How does "self-defense" and "turn the other cheek" both fit in scripture? [Matthew 10:34, James 4:17, Micah 6:8, Luke 6:29, Matthew 5:39].
Just War Theory: Does a country have a right to defend itself? Is there "just war"? Recommended topical articles; "Christian's Use of Force".


2020-08-18
The Crusades: Was what happened in "the Crusades" actually justified as self-defense due to Christians being persecuted and killed?



2020-04-13
Kingdom of God: Could you elaborate Jesus' statement in Luke 16, about the kingdom of God, pressing into it, and the fulfillment of the law? [Luke 16:16-17, Matthew 11:12, 19:23, 16:24, 5:17].
Absent Military Family Member: Can you encourage me as I struggle with my wife's absence in the military?


2019-01-25
Joining the Military: Is it wrong for a Christian to join the military?



2018-07-24
Christians & Military Duty: Should Christians be a pacifist?



2018-06-20
War & Passivism: What are your views about non violence but also the "just war theory"?
Gun for Self-Defense: What about having a gun to defend your home?


2018-02-14
War Time Killing: Vietnam vet wonders if the killing he did during war will condemn him to hell?



2017-06-02
Self-Defense: What do you think about Christians being in the military, of kids learning martial arts to defend themselves?



2017-02-06
Steve Gregg commenting about that day's show's calls: Steve says commentary about politics dominating the show that day.



2017-02-06
Military Life: Caller also wanted to respond to the second caller about the military. (followup to caller #2)



2017-02-06
Taking an Oath in the Military: Taking an oath in the Military.....a previous caller misrepresented the facts.



2017-02-06
Sanctuary Cities: I disagree about your view about sanctuary cities, I think they are good, the American way; being in military; protests



2017-02-03
Christians in the Military: Christians going in the military followup.



2017-02-03
Christian in Politics & other government positions: What about Christians being in politics, holding protests, being in the military, enforcing the law?



2016-08-16
Be as though you have no Wife: Caller is wondering what Paul meant by "...that both they that have wives be as though they had none"? [1 Corinthian 7:29]



2016-03-25
The Whole Battalion: Just how many soldiers were at the crucifixion of Christ? Did Jesus have to be deal with 600 soldiers? [Matthew 27:27]
"Perish by the Sword": It says in Matthew that those who use the sword will die by the sword, so what about people who are in the military? [Matthew 26:52]


2013-09-16
Christians Joining the Military: Is it okay for Christians to be in the military?



2013-07-22
Christians in the Military: Is it okay for Christians to join the military?



2013-07-16
Militarized Christian: Was Jesus telling us to become equipped to fight. [Luke 22:35-38]



2013-04-08
Revolt Against King George: Was it a godly thing to revolt against King George? [Romans 13, I Peter 2:13-15].
Revolting Against Government Authority: Under what conditions would you think we should revolt against government authority?
Rebellion & Defending Others: How does one decide when to respond and rebel (the micro and macro) in defense from government and individuals?

2013-01-25
Joining the Military: Caller doesn't think there's anything wrong with joining the army or bearing guhs.



2013-01-14
Jehovah's Witnesses & the Military: My nephew got out of the military to join the Jehovah's Witness cult, but godly people in the Bible had to go to war, belong to armies.


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