War in Ukraine

Question 1

War in Ukraine

Answer 1

I. Essential principles of doctrine: justice
II. Just war
III. Mission of church:
IV. Pastoral concerns

Question 2

I. Essential principles of doctrine: justice

Answer 2

1. it is important for government to bear the sword righteously
   (Rom. 13)
2. But we are not to obey government when against higher morality (Acts 4:19-20)
3. Just war vs. pacifism vs. crusade; for government and for the Christians who comprise the citizens

Question 3

II. Just war

Answer 3

1. Proper authority
2. Just cause
3. Defensive in nature
4. Last resort
5. Discrimination between combatants and non

Question 4

III. Mission of church:

Answer 4

1. Eph. 4; Matt. 28; 1 Cor 12; 2 Cor 5:17-21
2. To what extent are you becoming political vs. focusing on spiritual calling?
3. Rom. 14 indifferent matters is something that needs to be addressed

Question 5

IV. Pastoral concerns

Answer 5

1. Grief for family and friends
2. Sharing resources with those in need
3. Fear of future
4. Pressure on pastor from both sides of the topic / pressure on pastor on totalitarian government
5. Church is in Russia not Ukraine