THE BIBLE AGAINST WAR
by Rev. Amos Dresser
Table of Contents
Introduction
Title page
Transcriber’s notes
Preface
Section 1
The definition of war
Much depends on the right state of heart
Careful investigation is required
English translation
The gospel is to interpret the law
The types of the Old Testament prefigure peace
Names applied to the Messiah
The prophets foretold a reign of peace
The reign of Christ is a reign of peace
The apostles were commissioned to preach peace
Section 2
War is contrasted with the gospel
War has always been regarded as a curse
Peace is regarded as a blessing
No distinction between offensive and defensive war
The Canaanites were destroyed as sinners against God
The Jews were to share the same fate for the same sins
The destruction of Jericho
The destruction of Ai
Section 3
God promised to fight the battles if they held their peace
God was true to his promise
The case of Hezekiah
The case of Jehoshaphat
Want of faith was the cause of their wars
They refused to follow the pillars of fire and cloud
Their constant murmurings provoked war
God has promised to avenge and protect his people
They who take the sword shall perish by the sword
They chose to defend themselves
They demanded a king to fight their battles
Various provocations
Reasons for their prosperity in war
Section 4
The case of Elisha
The cases of Abijah and Asa, his son
The case of Gideon
The true believer and his echo
Section 5
Romans 13 gives full authority for the use of the sword
Was the Roman government appointed of God?
The Revolutionary War is an illustration in point
Section 7
Gibbon’s testimony of the early Christians
Christ’s instructions as to the defense of “sacred rights”
Peter’s rebuke for using the sword
Section 8
The true meaning of Romans 13
Christ’s example on paying tribute