Stopping the Aggressor: The Just War with R.C. Sproul

Summary

The sermon addresses the legitimacy of warfare, particularly in the context of the post-9/11 U.S. response and historical debates like the Vietnam War. It explores the foundational questions of civil government, capital punishment, and the right to self-defense, referencing the Christian tradition's historical support for the just war theory. The practical takeaway emphasizes that even a seemingly extreme act like warfare has roots in legitimate moral principles and warrants careful consideration.