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Aug 6, 2026 18 min

Can a Christian Support War? | Ep. 46

from Wisdom's Way Hosted by Dr. Tim Pollock

Can a Christian support war? Is all war sinful, and what does the Bible teach about military service, self-defense, and the use of force? In this episode, Dr. Tim Pollock examines the biblical distinction between murder and lawful killing, personal forgiveness and national defense, and unnecessary conflict and a just war. While war is always tragic and peace should always be pursued, Scripture teaches that force may sometimes be necessary to protect innocent lives and restrain evil. Christians are called to pray for peace, support justice, remember those who serve, and place their ultimate hope in the coming kingdom of Jesus Christ. For more information, visit wisdomsway.org or thehomechurch.net. Wisdom’s Way is a production of The Home Church in Lodi, California. Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Until next time, keep walking in wisdom!

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