Wounds and injustice, whether deeply painful or only annoying, stir in humans a dark urge to retaliate. Jesus Christ was an exception. And Jesus called His disciples to follow Him on a higher way. His teachings are simple, arresting, and challenging. The Teacher intended that they be taken seriously, and followed joyfully.

This book will guide you through a study of Christ's high way of love and nonresistance. From studying the Old and New Testament teachings on the subject, to contemplating the love of God revealed in Christ on Calvary, to considering the practical implications for Christ's followers, you will come to a deeper understanding of love and nonresistance.

Jesus modeled for mankind such a life. May the study and discussion of these lessons build the conviction and faith needed to live this life of love and nonresistance with boldness and joy, to the glory of Jesus Christ.

Contents

Unit I: OLD TESTAMENT FOUNDATIONS

• 1. The Sovereignty of God
• 2. The Sanctity of Human Life
• 3. Warfare in the Old Testament
• 4. Nonresistance Typified in the Old Testament

UNIT II: NEW TESTAMENT PRINCIPLES

• 5. The Lordship of Christ
• 6. Nonresistance in the Gospels
• 7. Nonresistance in the Early Church
• 8. Separation of Church and State

UNIT III: PRACTICAL ASPECTS

• 9. Nonresistance—Not Pacifism
• 10. The Christian and the State
• 11. The Christian and Society
• 12. The Biblical Conscientious Objector
• 13. The Nonresistant Life

• Appendix A
• Appendix B