Does the Bible say anything about Holy War? | GotQuestions.org

Before you blame the Bible, you must understand the true biblical view of holy war. What critics assume is a divine mandate for violence actually directly contradicts the teachings of Jesus Christ. Skeptics often point to the conquest of Canaan as evidence of religiously motivated Old Testament warfare, completely ignoring that God's command was a localized judgment on wickedness, not a global military campaign. When we examine the historical context alongside Christ's instructions regarding peacemaking, the stark difference between a legitimate just war and an unbiblical holy war becomes clear. Authentic Christianity has always advanced through the preaching of the gospel and the endurance of persecution, proving that God never authorized violence to spread the faith. In this video, Pastor Nelson answers your question: Does the Bible say anything about holy war? *** Source Article: https://www.gotquestions.org/holy-war.html *** Recommended Book: ESV Study Bible https://amzn.to/3RhVjBM *** Related Got Questions Articles: What does the Bible say about killing in war? https://www.gotquestions.org/killing-in-war.html What does the Bible say about violence? https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-violence.html Should a Christian own weapons? https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-weapons.html *** Curious about Bible Munch? Go check them out! https://www.youtube.com/BibleMunch *** Recent Bible Munch Videos: The 10 Commandments List | What are the Ten Commandments in the Bible https://youtu.be/fhmntQwLDrM?list=PLYUzs7YowQ-gOMVoTu3n6viww3Q3U06kz Out of the 613 Laws of God, Which ones do Christians Have to Obey? | The Old Testament Law Explained https://youtu.be/2mQKqY-XGKI?list=PLYUzs7YowQ-gOMVoTu3n6viww3Q3U06kz How to Share your Faith with Anyone | How to Share the Gospel https://youtu.be/uX3Vt_9Qx1A?list=PLYUzs7YowQ-gJWU4wSnI2vr7dYe7BLRVW Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Note: Some links are affiliate links that cost you nothing but help us share the Word of God.