REWIND: Christians and Self-Defense
Originally published in September 2022 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 For more, join us at patreon.com/focuspressinc
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Originally published in September 2022
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
For more, join us at patreon.com/focuspressinc