Open Romans 13:1-7.
We discussed what this passage says about the authority of the state. Now we turn to the question of whether God authorizes governments to conduct wars, and whether it authorizes Christians to kill enemies in war.
Romans 13:4 is the crucial verse, and I’m going to argue these points:
- carrying the sword refers to punishing wrongdoers, not prosecuting war;
- the New Testament does not instruct the state about war;
- followers of Jesus must not go to war, because our King forbids it.
Here’s the context:
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