Appendix V

Christianity and War

A Sermon

Setting Forth the Suffering of Christians
The Origin and Import of the Christian Name
Christianity and War Considered, Illustrated, and Set Forth
1863
J. M. Brenneman

CHRISTIANITY AND WAR CONSIDERED, ILLUSTRATED,
AND SET FORTH

Leaving us an example, that we should follow his steps. 1 Peter 2:21.

These words of our text were written by that highly inspired apostle Peter, in a time when Christians had to endure great persecutions, and suffer great afflictions, to encourage them "in patience to possess their souls." This seems to have been one of the main objects of the apostle throughout this Epistle, as we may clearly see in the following passages: "But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye; and be not afraid of their terror, neither be ye troubled." 1 Peter 3:14-"For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God." ver. 17, 18.-"Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind; for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin." Chapter 4:1.-"Though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations; that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ." Chapter 1:6, 7.-"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you." Chapter 4:12, 13, 14.-"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour; whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." Chapter 5:8, 9, 10."For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God." Chapter 2:19, 20.-"But

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