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.

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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