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2 days ago · The Crucifixion of Jesus and the Two Thieves. The crucifixion of Jesus stands as one of history's most profound events. It was not just the death of a man but a pivotal moment in spiritual narratives. As he hung on the cross, two thieves were executed alongside him, adding layers to this somber occasion. These men were labeled criminals, yet ...
- Is Self-Defense Biblical?
- Peacemakers Or Pacifists?
- Life and Death, Good and Evil
- Defense, Not Offense
According to conservative leader and Wall Builders founder David Barton, the original intent of the Founding Fathers when writing the Second Amendment was to guarantee citizens "thebiblical right of self-defense." Richard Henry Lee(1732–1794), a signer of the Declaration of Independence who helped frame the Second Amendment in the First Congress, w...
Rendered in the English Standard Version, Jesus told Peter to "put your sword back in its place." Wilsbach explained, "That place would be at his side. Jesus didn't say, 'Throw it away.' After all, he had just ordered the disciples to arm themselves. The reason ... was obvious—to protect the lives of the disciples, not the life of the Son of God. J...
A sword, as with a handgun or any firearm, in and of itself is not aggressive or violent. It is simply an object; it can be used either for good or for evil. Any weapon in the hands of someone intent on evil can be used for violent or wicked purposes. In fact, a weapon is not required for violence. The Bible doesn't tell us what kind of weapon the ...
Scripture, we know, does not promote vengeance (Romans 12:17-19) or vigilantism, but it does allow believers to engage in self-defense, to resist evil, and to defend the defenseless. Wilsbach put it like this: "I believe I have the responsibility to defend myself, my family, and my home. For every verse that I have used as a case for defense, there...
Did Christ mean that a Christian must carry a literal weapon, or did He mean a Christian must be equipped with spiritual weapons in Luke 22?
Jan 4, 2022 · Second Corinthians 6:3–10 provides the context of Paul’s reference to weapons of righteousness. Here Paul describes the tough life of a devoted warrior for Christ. The hardships he faces are of every kind—spiritual, emotional, and physical—and they are continuous.
Nov 1, 2022 · Jesus has angelic backup. Though Jesus and the remaining 11 disciples have two swords between them after Judas betrays His Master to the Jewish authorities, the Master remains unconcerned. Why? Jesus has an angelic army at His disposal!
Despite the beliefs of many, the Bible does not say Christians have the inalienable right to have a gun—even if the law allows it (1 Corinthians 10:23). Our weapon ownership is governed by civil authorities (1 Timothy 2:1-2) and by the will of God in the particular situation.
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Nov 24, 2015 · Far too many Christian see Jesus’ instructions to His disciples to go buy a sword as an endorsement by Jesus of gun ownership, and in some cases, an endorsement of violence. I am not of this persuasion. For the record, I support the constitutional right of United States citizens to buy and own guns. But I don’t do so on the basis of Scripture.
