Show notes
What does the New Testament really say about war and slavery—two of history’s most profound and controversial issues? In this episode of Seek Go Create, the conversation focused on how these ancient practices shaped empires like Rome and America, and why the New Testament’s response might not be what you expect—or want—to hear. The discussion explored uncomfortable truths, challenging assumptions about politics, kingdom ethics, and the relationship between faith and national identity. If you’re ready to dig deeper into how biblical text actually addresses these difficult subjects, you won’t want to miss this episode."The Bible doesn't take the side you want it to take, and it doesn't take the other side either. It offers something neither side has imagined." - Tim WindersAccess all show and episode resources HEREEpisode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.Episode Highlights:00:00 War and Slavery Setup 01:11 Series Context and Reading Plan 02:29 America 250 and Hard Topics 05:46 Perspective and Disclaimers 08:29 America Is Not the Kingdom 11:43 Paul Letters and Onesimus 15:16 Tribes and False Frames 18:25 Three Kingdoms Framework 19:46 War as Empire Economy 24:56 What the NT Says on War 30:50 Blessing Versus Mandate 32:14 Canaan Conquest Misused 34:22 Doctrine of Discovery Fallout 35:28 Wars and Economic Expansion 36:50 Civil War Two Gears Collide 40:20 Ancient Slavery Context 43:56 New Testament on Slavery 48:41 America Slavery Adapts 51:29 Church War vs Slavery 53:17 Kingdom Over Politics 56:44 Final Takeaways and Next
