This morning’s sermon is delivered by the Reverend George Speers.
On Remembrance Sunday, the Reverend George Speers explores whether Scripture allows for a ‘just war’ even as Christians are called to love their enemies and seek peace. Drawing on Romans 12-13, Augustine, Aquinas and other theologians, Rev Speers sets out the classic criteria for a just war - legitimate authority, just cause, right intention, and peace as the ultimate aim - while insisting that even a justified war remains a tragedy to be mourned rather than celebrated. He closes by urging listeners to honour those who served, resist romanticising conflict, and look ultimately to Christ as the source of lasting peace.
Bible passages referenced:
• Romans 12:17-13:7 • Genesis 9:6 (quoted) • Romans 12:19 (quoted) • Romans 13:4 (quoted) • Luke 3:14 (quoted) • Matthew 8:5-10 (alluded to) • Psalm 82:3-4 (alluded to) • Psalm 72:12-14 (alluded to) • Genesis 14 (alluded to) • Romans 13:1-4 (alluded to) • Romans 12:18 (quoted) • Matthew 5:9 (quoted) • Hebrews 12:14 (quoted) • Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (paraphrased) • Lamentations 1-2, 5 (alluded to) • John 15:13 (paraphrased) • Isaiah 2:4 (paraphrased)