Should Christians Carry Weapons?

Should Christians Carry Weapons?

Author: Jerry Robinson August 3, 2022 Duration: 57:33
Gun violence has long been a hallmark of America, but it has become even more so in recent decades. 

Today, American Christians are bombarded by messages of fear from the corporate media regarding the rise of gun violence across the country. 

This fear has caused many otherwise well-intentioned Christians to assume that in order to fight evil, they must resort to the same tactics and use the same weapons employed by evildoers. 

But is this true? 

Has the Prince of Peace called his followers to fight against flesh and blood with carnal weapons of death? 

In this brand new podcast, I confront this important question head-on with Christ's own words. 

You will learn what the New Testament really says about weapons and how Christians should respond in an evil age filled with violence.


Related links referenced in today's episode:

VIDEO TEACHING: Does Jesus Command His Followers To Carry A Sword?
https://truerichesradio.com/does-jesus-command-disciples-to-carry-a-sword/

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