Can Christians Join the Military? War has stained every page of human history, and Christians have often stood at the crossroads of conscience, asking whether they may serve in military ranks. Some point to Scripture to justify Christian participation in war, while others argue the New Testament calls believers to a higher ethic—one that resists the sword. To answer, we must look closely at what Jesus taught, how the apostles lived, and how the early church understood this qu

Christian Warfare—and Christians Joining the Military? Modern Christians often import a “push-back culture” into discipleship: fight back, stand your ground, don’t be a doormat. Scripture paints a different path: peacemaking, non-retaliation, prayer, submission to authority, and faithful witness even unto death. Let’s walk it from Jesus to Revelation—and then glance at the earliest Christian practice.

Should Christians Be Doormats? You’ve probably heard it said: “Christians aren’t supposed to be doormats” or “Don’t let people walk all over you.” It sounds strong, sensible—even empowering. But when you open the Bible, the tone is very different. The call to follow Jesus is not about protecting our personal pride; it’s about humbling ourselves, even when it costs us. The real question is not whether we’ll be walked on, but whether we’ll follow Christ who was nailed down.

Can Christians Commit Acts of Violence? "Don’t think I came to bring peace to the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword."— Matthew 10:34 This verse has often been misinterpreted to imply divine sanction for violence in the name of Christ. However, a closer textual, contextual, and theological analysis reveals the opposite. The intent behind this statement is not martial aggression, but the inevitable division that arises from uncompromising allegiance to Christ an