Is There Such a Thing as a Just War? | Episode 265

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What does the Bible say about war? Can a Christian ever support military action—or is all violence incompatible with the teachings of Jesus? In this Memorial Day episode of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ Dr. David K. Bernard tackles one of the most difficult and enduring questions in Christian ethics: Is there such a thing as a “just war”? As modern conflicts continue to dominate headlines—including the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran—many Christians are asking serious moral questions about the use of military force. Is war ever justified? What principles should guide believers as they evaluate armed conflict? And does Scripture support the idea that some wars can be morally legitimate? Drawing from biblical teaching and church history, Dr. Bernard explores: • What the Bible says about government, violence, and the use of force • Whether Christians can support or participate in war • The difference between personal forgiveness and national defense • The key principles of “just war” doctrine • How believers should think biblically about patriotism, military service, and global conflict This timely and thought-provoking conversation offers biblical insight into an issue Christians have wrestled with for centuries. This episode is part of the _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century_ podcast, where Dr. Bernard answers questions about the Bible, Christian living, and current events through a biblical lens. 📚 Visit https://pentecostalpublishing.com/collections/david-k-bernard to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code *DKB10* at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. 👉 If you enjoyed this video, keep in touch with Dr. Bernard on social media and subscribe to this channel for more content. ============================ Connect With Dr. David K. Bernard: ============================ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidkbernard.upci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkbernardupci X: https://twitter.com/davidkbernard ===================================== Listen to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century on: ===================================== Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century/id1569404833 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29oEKyZAXievg3dyzdA63s?si=b7bdae8624774c61 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f9050c9-d2f3-440a-a7f4-184efcea0d13/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century #JustWar #ChristianEthics #BibleQuestions #DavidKBernard #ApostolicLife #ChristianPodcast #MemorialDay #BiblicalTruth #ChristianLiving #Theology #Apostolic #FaithAndCulture #CurrentEvents #BiblicalWorldview