What The Bible Says About Being Armed

Published on October 15, 2019
Duration: 4:35

This video explores the biblical perspective on Christians being armed, arguing that God is a warrior and supports the concept of self-defense. It cites scriptures to demonstrate that God himself arms individuals and angelic hosts, and that Jesus instructed his followers to acquire weapons for defense. The speaker emphasizes that these are defensive tools, not offensive battle swords.

Quick Summary

The Bible contains passages supporting Christians being armed for self-defense. Scriptures like Psalm 45:3 and Micah 5:6 instruct believers to take up swords, and Jesus advised his followers to acquire them in Luke 22:36. God is depicted as a warrior, and this aspect is used to argue that he does not oppose his followers being armed for defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:21Christian Discomfort with Firearms
  2. 00:42God as a Warrior
  3. 00:55Genesis: Flaming Sword
  4. 01:25Psalm 45:3 - Arming Ourselves
  5. 01:39Micah 5:6 - Sword for Defense
  6. 01:47Joshua 5:13 - Drawn Sword
  7. 02:01Matthew 10:34 - Makhaira
  8. 02:12Luke 22:36 - Sell Cloak, Buy Sword
  9. 02:27Word of God vs. Physical Sword
  10. 02:42Revelation 19:15 - Rhomphaia
  11. 03:34God Trains Hands for War
  12. 03:50Defenders of the Weak

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about Christians carrying firearms?

The Bible contains several passages that can be interpreted as supporting Christians being armed for self-defense. Scriptures like Psalm 45:3 and Micah 5:6 instruct believers to take up swords. Jesus himself, in Luke 22:36, advised his followers to sell their cloaks and buy swords, indicating a need for defensive tools.

Is God depicted as a warrior in the Bible?

Yes, the Bible frequently portrays God as a warrior. Examples include God arming angelic hosts with flaming swords (Genesis 3) and the description of God training human hands for war (Psalm 144:1). This warrior aspect of God is used to support the idea that he does not oppose his followers being armed.

What is the difference between the 'sword' of the Word of God and a physical sword in the Bible?

While the Word of God is metaphorically called a sword (Ephesians 6:17), the Greek words used differ. For physical weapons of defense, the term 'makhaira' is used (Matthew 10:34, Luke 22:36), referring to a cutting sword. The 'sword' from Jesus's mouth in Revelation 19:15, representing the Word of God, uses 'rhomphaia,' a large battle sword.

Why should Christians consider being armed for self-defense?

The argument presented is that God is a warrior and supports self-defense. By being armed, Christians can defend themselves, their families, their homes, and their churches from threats, fulfilling a role as defenders of the weak and upholding a God-given right to security.

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