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Breaking Down Luke 22:36

Luke 22:36; And He said to them, "But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one.
Read what I said above how can it be a literal sword if in the garden of gethsemane he tells them not to use it.
 
Read what I said above how can it be a literal sword if in the garden of gethsemane he tells them not to use it.

If Jesus wasn't crucified, then there would be no salvation. Jesus said He could've called 12 legions of angels. ( Matt 26:53; )
However, protecting Jesus is different from protecting yourself.

Protecting your life is different from protecting your property and being sued.
There is a point where pacifism borders suicidal tendencies.
 
Lol I’m trying to tell you there is no such scripture!
Good grief....Start here. John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Look...A choice and for those who can't make up their minds...God even helps to pick the right one.
Deuteronomy 30:19 [Full Chapter]

I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life,
 
If Jesus wasn't crucified, then there would be no salvation. Jesus said He could've called 12 legions of angels. ( Matt 26:53; )
However, protecting Jesus is different from protecting yourself.

Protecting your life is different from protecting your property and being sued.
There is a point where pacifism borders suicidal tendencies.
Jesus said ALL those who take up the sword shall die by the sword not only Peter or the disciples this concept of no self defence is for everyone. No disciple ever fought back in self defence.
 
None
Good grief....Start here. John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Look...A choice and for those who can't make up their minds...God even helps to pick the right one.
Deuteronomy 30:19 [Full Chapter]

I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life,
None of these scriptures are speaking of self defence. Talk about taking scripture out of context lol!
 
violence is not the Christian way - guns and Bibles do not go together

John 18:35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thy nation and the chief priests delivered thee to me: what hast thou done?
18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, my servants would fight, that I be not delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not hence.
18:37 Pilate therefore said to him, Art thou king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. I to this end have been born, and to this end am I come into the world, that I should witness to the truth.
Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
 
As a disciple of Jesus I submit to my Master and teacher

Matthew 26:51 And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.
26:52 Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword.

Peace, turning the other cheek, not resisting evil men - this is what we are commanded to do - and yes give our cloak as well.
 
Peace, turning the other cheek, not resisting evil men - this is what we are commanded to do - and yes give our cloak as well.

You'll never convince many Americans of this.
Turning the cheek, giving up your cloak, is not the same as defending your life.

David used a sling. Samson used a jawbone. Jesus told his disciples to buy a sword.
The sons of Ulam and Benjamin were archers. The sons of Ephraim were archers. Gideon used a sword.
Over 380 verses in the Bible mention a sword. In a dozen different places God commanded his people to kill others with a sword.

God has no respect for people who won't defend their countries and families.
There is also a difference between "living by the sword" (making a living using a weapon) and using a weapon in self defense.
 
God has no respect for people who won't defend their countries and families.
Really then you have no idea of the gospel of peace

Rev 6:9 And when he opened the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of the slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
Rev 6:10 and they cried with a great voice, saying, How long, Master, the holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
Rev 6:11 And to each of them a white robe was given; and it was said to them, that they should rest yet a little time, until their fellow-bondmen also and their brethren, who are to be killed even as they, be fulfilled in number.

Matthew 5:39 but I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
40 And to him that would go to law with thee, and take thy coat, leave thy cloak also.
 
You'll never convince many Americans of this.
Turning the cheek, giving up your cloak, is not the same as defending your life.

David used a sling. Samson used a jawbone. Jesus told his disciples to buy a sword.
The sons of Ulam and Benjamin were archers. The sons of Ephraim were archers. Gideon used a sword.
Over 380 verses in the Bible mention a sword. In a dozen different places God commanded his people to kill others with a sword.

God has no respect for people who won't defend their countries and families.
There is also a difference between "living by the sword" (making a living using a weapon) and using a weapon in self defense.
When the Romans occupied Israel Jesus never once incited violence in self defence instead he preached go the extra mile and pay the Roman tax.

When peter used the sword in self defence in the garden of gethsemane Jesus rebuked him saying ALL those who take up the sword shall die by the sword.
 
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