1. The Lord’s Law and Justification for War

True Christians denounce war and proclaim peace. God despises tyranny, oppression and every violation of universal human rights to life and liberty. When one’s fundamental rights are breached by wicked men, is violence or murder ever justified under God’s law? Under what conditions does the Lord declare warfare to be just, authorize its use, and expect godly men to use deadly force in the protection of human life?