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But I would rather literally sell my garment or coat to buy a literal sword instead because that is more accurate to his instructions.

I agree if the user of the gun only uses it for hunting or for surviving in the animal kingdom.

I believe Romans 8:28 and Psalms 91:10-12 are great reasons also to not own a gun for self defense against violent men. What do you make of these verses?

My point is that endorsing guns can lead others who are not as responsible or as experienced as you are. Billy-Bob could shoot his son in his own house thinking he was a burglar or Bubba could end up shooting himself by mishandling his own weapon. It’s happened tons of times. In other words...

And also exceptionally dangerous. Follow the Lord, and don’t go beyond what is written. There is no clear teaching in the New Testament for self defense using lethal force. The story between Jesus and Peter in Matthew 26:47-56 makes this clear.

The phrase “live by the sword shall die by the sword” should not be read in a way whereby it forces us to ignore the context of what is going on, either. It’s clear Peter was acting in self defense in protecting his family (Jesus). Yet, many do not see that as a problem if they were to do it...

To live is Christ. It means to trust in Christ and to trust in Him. The same is true with living by the sword. You are trusting your sword. Besides, Matthew 26:52 in the KJB and NASB say to take up the sword shall perish with the sword. Meaning, if you show a hand of force, it can lead to...

John the Baptist said, “Do violence to no man” (Luke 3:14). So this is not a new teaching even by Jesus. John the Baptist also was teaching the same thing.

Matthew 26:52 says it differently. See the KJB (King James Bible) or the NASB. It basically says all who take up the sword shall perish with the sword. My previous quote of the words in red were a direct quote from Scripture.

Remember, Peter did not have the luxury of reading the gospels like we do and was able to know what was going on. Peter thought Jesus’ life was physically threatened or at risk. So this is a situation of self defense. Peter wanted to protect his Lord (family). Much like Bob might do if he...

I have heard of Christian testimonies whereby they were confronted with men with guns, and some praised God and Jesus and they were gone. A similar thing happened with some other Christians. They decided to close their eyes and pray to the Lord Jesus Christ and ask for protection and when they...

Believers are not to employ: Violent (Damaging), or Lethal Self defense, going to war, etcetera. Remember, I believe Jesus and His followers taught Non-Violence involving humans. Violence is with the intent to harm, damage and kill other humans. Non-Violence does not mean one sits by and does...

I always believed that Christians could hunt. For I know meat does not fall down from out of the sky, and Paul makes it clear we can eat anything as long as it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer. Anyways, after examining Luke 22:36 more closely (in this discussion), I see this the...

Your welcome. Oh, and my grammar could have been a little better on this sentence. Sorry, my morning coffee has not kicked in yet. I re-edited my post to clarify better what I meant to say (So as not to cause confusion with others). I meant to say (Which my post now says): So if the...

Self defense using a lethal weapon against dangerous animals is not sinful. Self defense using a lethal weapon (in general) within the Old Testament times was not sinful. But when Jesus came and told us the following words, “all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword,” (Matthew...

I grew up in the 1980’s. So I caught some black and white rerun shows on TV. I kind of remembering watching one of the scenes from this movie vaguely. I think I seen the scene where he was in a trench at one point. I will have to watch it sometime. Thank you. May God bless you.

A bunch of guys came in armed to take Jesus. We know the story because we read about it, but Peter did not know what was about to happen. Peter seen a threat of armed men coming towards his Lord. Peter seen this as a threat to his Lord Jesus because Jesus told him that He could have asked the...

Well said. I agree, brother.

I am glad you liked Polycarp. It is one of my favorite Christian films. If you liked that Christian movie, you may like my other recommendations here: My Christian DVD Collection. Blessings be unto you in the Lord. Side Note: I believe in New Testament Non-Violence. So one of the films...

#1. The main purpose of the swords was to fulfill the prophecy of Jesus being numbered with the transgressors (See: Luke 22:37). #2. The disciples technically did not obey this instruction in the moment. They did not each sell their garment for them to each have a sword, but they brought forth...