Archive for Christian Survival
Biblical Verses For Self-Defense
Posted by: | CommentsBelow are a few verses that touch upon the subject of self-defense or defending another.
There are more verses, but these give an overview of the topic.
Genesis 9:5-6 (ESV)
5 And for your lifeblood I will require a reckoning: from every beast I will require it and from man. From his fellow man I will require a reckoning for the life of man.
6 “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image.
Luke 22:36-38 – The Swords
Posted by: | CommentsI. Luke 22:36-38 and the Sword:
Did Jesus advocate the use of a sword for self-defense purposes (Luke 22:36-38)?
Matthew 5:38-42 – “Turn the Other Cheek”
Posted by: | CommentsI. Matthew 5:38-42 – "Turn The Other Cheek"
The Path of Non-Resistance
Christian pacifists believe it is always wrong to injure other humans, no matter what the circumstances. And the same principles supporting pacifism carry over to nonresistance–the belief that any form of self-defense is wrong. This view is usually on the exemplary life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
The Biblical Case for Self-Defense
Posted by: | CommentsI. The Biblical Case for Self-Defense.
It is noteworthy that the Bible records many accounts of fighting and warfare. The providence of God in war is exemplified by His name YHWH Sabaoth ("The LORD of hosts"–Exodus 12:41). God is portrayed as the omnipotent Warrior-Leader of the Israelites. God, the LORD of hosts, raised up warriors among the Israelites called the shophetim (savior-deliverers). Samson, Deborah, Gideon, and others were anointed by the Spirit of God to conduct war. The New Testament commends Old Testament warriors for their military acts of faith (Hebrews 11:30-40). Moreover, it is significant that although given the opportunity to do so, none of the New Testament saints–nor even Jesus–are ever seen informing a military convert that he needed to resign from his line of work (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 3:14).
Fight, Flight, or Faith: How to Survive the Great Tribulation by Charles Cooper
Posted by: | CommentsHow should Christians respond to the Antichrist and Violence?
A Review and interaction with Charles Cooper’s book.
Introduction:
The Church in the United States has a wide variety of opinions on the end times. The majority of conservative Christian churches teach that believers (The Church or Body of Christ) will be taken out of the earth and to safety (Pre-Tribulation rapture) before the outpouring of God’s wrath occurs during what is often called the (7 year) tribulation. Those who believe they will be raptured before this terrible time see no need to prepare for a tribulation period. There is a growing movement in the Church though that teaches believers will not be raptured before the Antichrist begins to brutalize and kill Christians.