What Did Jesus REALLY Mean When He Said, "For All Who Draw The Sword Will Die By The Sword."?

Published on March 6, 2024
Duration: 9:45

This video clarifies the biblical interpretation of Jesus' statement, 'For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.' The speaker, from God Family and Guns, argues that the verse does not prohibit self-defense or carrying arms. Instead, it warns against an aggressive, offensive use of force, distinguishing it from defensive actions. The content emphasizes that Christians are permitted, and sometimes obligated, to defend themselves and their families.

Quick Summary

Jesus' statement 'he who lives by the sword dies by the sword' does not prohibit Christians from carrying firearms for self-defense. The phrase refers to an offensive, aggressive lifestyle of using weapons, distinct from defensive preparedness. The commandment is 'Thou shalt not murder,' and defending oneself and family is considered a righteous action.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introduction: The 'Sword' Saying
  2. 00:43Sponsor: Victory Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
  3. 01:40What Jesus Really Meant
  4. 01:47Context: Peter's Sword
  5. 02:25Living by the Sword Explained
  6. 02:48Self-Defense vs. Living by the Sword
  7. 03:09Christian Duty to Protect
  8. 03:17Occupations and Risk
  9. 03:39Carrying Arms is Not Prohibited
  10. 03:53Peter's Sword Put Away
  11. 04:20Peter's Mistake
  12. 04:51The Reality of Self-Defense
  13. 05:00Christian Struggle with 'Thou Shalt Not Kill'
  14. 05:10'Thou Shalt Not Murder' vs. 'Kill'
  15. 05:14God as a Warrior
  16. 05:26Biblical Figures Carried Arms
  17. 05:44Defending Yourself is Necessary
  18. 06:02Defending Your Family
  19. 06:20What is Okay to Do?
  20. 06:29Christian Cops and Soldiers
  21. 06:37Killing in Warfare vs. Murder
  22. 07:11Dispelling Myths
  23. 07:26Jesus Told Disciples to Have Swords
  24. 07:41Need for Self-Defense Weapons
  25. 07:51Don't Be on the Assault
  26. 08:06Likelihood of Using a Gun
  27. 08:46Conclusion
  28. 08:52Subscribe and Prayer Requests

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Jesus mean by 'he who lives by the sword dies by the sword'?

Jesus' statement referred to an offensive, aggressive lifestyle of using weapons to attack others. It was not a prohibition against carrying arms for self-defense, as evidenced by Jesus telling his disciples they needed swords earlier that same night.

Can Christians carry firearms for self-defense?

Yes, the video argues that Christians can and should carry firearms for self-defense. The biblical commandment is 'Thou shalt not murder,' not 'Thou shalt not kill,' and defending oneself or family is considered a righteous action.

Is it un-Christian to own or carry a gun?

No, the video asserts that owning or carrying a gun for self-defense is not un-Christian. Biblical figures carried arms, and God is depicted as a warrior, indicating that defensive use of force is permissible and sometimes necessary.

What is the difference between 'living by the sword' and 'dying by the sword'?

'Living by the sword' means an aggressive, offensive use of weapons as a way of life. 'Dying by the sword' is the consequence of that offensive lifestyle, whereas carrying a weapon for defense means you are 'dying by the sword' only if you are attacked, not because you are living by it.

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