A Time to Kill? Christians and Self-Defense
Some Christians claim Jesus explicitly told us to prepare ourselves for self-defense. Other Christians claim Jesus expressly prohibited us from doing so. How can there be such a wide chasm of opinions on this matter? And what does the Bible really say? We discuss in this episode. Topics include: - How both sides of the debate often misunderstand Jesus - What the Old Testament teaches us on the matter - Situations such as home intrusions, active shooters in the church building, war, and the like
Think Deeper · Focus Press
September 19, 20221h 17m
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Show Notes
Some Christians claim Jesus explicitly told us to prepare ourselves for self-defense.
Other Christians claim Jesus expressly prohibited us from doing so.
How can there be such a wide chasm of opinions on this matter? And what does the Bible really say? We discuss in this episode.
Topics include:
- How both sides of the debate often misunderstand Jesus
- What the Old Testament teaches us on the matter
- Situations such as home intrusions, active shooters in the church building, war, and the like