tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026869257529481970.post3106610322735459799..comments2023-12-02T05:56:57.304-05:00Comments on Biblical Studies and Technological Tools: Matthew 10.34: "Do not suppose that I came to *?* peace on earth...MGVHoffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984044532444865131noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026869257529481970.post-31907201448233827932017-11-02T06:00:38.128-04:002017-11-02T06:00:38.128-04:00Interesting study. I would think that these two ve...Interesting study. I would think that these two verses do not contradict each other. The Lord indeed is the Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6), and He Himself is the peace, and He wants His believers to pursue peace with all men (Mat. 5:9; Heb. 12:14). However, we have to bear in mind that there is an enemy who is all the time opposing God and His people. A footnote of Mat. 10:34 from the Recovery Version Bible states, "The whole earth is under Satan's usurpation (1 John 5:19). The heavenly King came to call some out from that usurpation. This certainly aroused Satan's opposition. He instigated the people under his usurpation to fight against the heavenly King's called ones. Thus, His coming did not bring peace but a sword." In this view, the actual cause of discord, fighting, and war must be attributed to the enemy. On the other hand, believers must maintain the attitude of making peace with all men.Living Letterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17841511224650246273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5026869257529481970.post-61964069196498407592017-07-07T13:00:29.430-04:002017-07-07T13:00:29.430-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.lovephileo2https://www.blogger.com/profile/00626853651740152454noreply@blogger.com