The subject of war can be found throughout the bible. And why is this? After all it is a holy book. The answer: The Bible is full of war because life is full of war. The Bible not only tells us about God it tells us about mankind, and therefore it addresses the most significant events in human history. We are currently in such a time, and because we are at war it is appropriate for us this morning to take a look at the subject of war and what the Bible has to say.

Let me start by asking you a question. Do you think that God is for war or against war? If you think God is for war then you must contend with Jesus’ words: Blessed are the peacemakers for theirs is the kingdom of God. If, on the other hand, you think that God is against war, then you must contend with a great deal of the Old Te…