@ArkEncounter This take waters down Genesis. The genesis account is a direct response to Gilgamesh and shows who God really is in comparison to ANE gods.
@DGPsalm3@SethDillon@DPGBehler@GuntherEagleman You speak of context but then fail to mention vs 37 and 49-51, which puts 36 into context
I don’t believe the sword in Matthew is a literal sword.
There are other tools to use if war is off limits. Pacifism doesn’t mean inaction. You can defend without engaging in war.
@DPGBehler It’s in quotes because as a Christian, I read the Bible Christiologically. If it doesn’t line up with Jesus’ teachings, His words get priority. Revelation is full of allegory, but my favourite part is where John hears a lion, but turns and sees a lamb! Not all is as it seems!
@SethDillon@DPGBehler@GuntherEagleman This is the danger of biblical inerrancy. Jesus came to show us who God is: non-violent and enemy loving. God never commanded anyone to war. Jesus shows us that. I will follow Jesus, not ‘the Bible’.