“On balance it seems that Jesus is not telling the disciples to buy actual swords. He is saying that they … More
Tag: Biblical Questions
Arguing for or Against Armed Defense, Part II: Where We Start Matters
“[God’s entire] word must be the standard by which we judge all things and the starting point of our thinking.” … More
Purchasing Swords to What End? The Second Half…
“But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and a whoever has … More
Purchasing Swords to What End? An Article on Self-Defense in Light of Jesus’ Instruction to His Disciples, Part I
“And [Jesus] said to them, ‘But now, whoever has a money belt is to take along, likewise a bag, and … More
Is it Lawful or Appropriate? A Question of Governance Regarding Self-Defense and the Loss of Life
“And for your lifeblood I will require a reckoning; from every beast I will require it and from man. From … More
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