This week we are looking at another article written by the late Rev. Richard Bolland from the book “Duty to Defend”. When Jesus told his disciple in the Garden of Gethsemane to put his sword back in it’s place, was he warning all Christians to disarm?
Some anti-gun Christians have argued that since we confess that our help comes from the Lord (Psalm 121:2) then we don’t need guns to help protect us. To be consistent, one would have to make the same argument about any number of earthly tools that we rely on. Rev. Tyrel…
In this week’s episode, we continue to look at articles from my book, “Duty to Defend,” with an chapter by Rev. Gaven Mize. In 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, St. Paul speaks of spiritual weapons and spiritual warfare. Do these verses mean that Christians should give up earthly weapons and defense against…
In this week’s episode, we continue to look at articles from my book, “Duty to Defend,” with an chapter by Rev. Willie Grills. In John 13:15, Jesus calls his disciples to follow his example. He did not fight back against those who came to arrest, torture, and ultimately kill him….
In this mid-week episode Lloyd is answering more comments and questions about the “Duty to Defend” series. Thank you to all who commented!
In our continuing look at my book, Duty to Defend, Lloyd reviews one of his own entries starting on page 104. Did Jesus (referring to Isaiah 53) mean to suggest that he would be “numbered with the transgressors” because his disciples carried swords?
In this week’s episode, we continue our walk through the book “Duty to Defend” with a chapter by Rev. Drew Newman on Matthew 10:28. Gun-control Christians have argued that gun owners only own guns because of fear. And since we should not fear the home invader who can only kill…
In this week’s episode, we continue our walk through the book “Duty to Defend” with a review of the chapter by Rev. Thomas Stark on Micah 6:8. Gun-control Christians suggest that you can’t walk humbly if you have a gun for self-defense. Are they right? You need to be logged…
This week Lloyd is reviewing another article from his book “Duty to Defend,” this one written by the Rev. Jason Reed. Rev. Reed discusses Micah 4:3 and puts the verse into proper context to show how those who use it in support of gun control are missing the point.
In this special mid-week episode, Lloyd reacts to some of the feedback he’s received about the Duty to Defend series so far. Thanks to all who have responded!
This week we continue with our series covering chapters from my book “Duty to Defend.” In this episode we discuss the chapter by Rev. Larry Beane II about Isaiah 2:4 and the idea that, to be good Christians, we should encourage people to melt down their guns and turn them…
This week we are continuing our series on the book “Duty to Defend” with an article by Rev. George T. McCall. Matthew 7:12 tells us that we should do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Does this mean we should avoid owning a firearm for self-defense?…
This week we are continuing our series on the book “Duty to Defend” with an article by Rev. Philip Zielinski. Matthew 6:19-21 cautions us to not lay up treasures on earth that thieves can steal, but rather the lay up treasures in heaven. The implication being that you should not…
We are continuing our series on the book “Duty to Defend” with an article by Rev. Guillaume Williams (of online hangout fame). Psalm 144:1 (“Blessed be the Lord…who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle”) has been used as a proof text for gun rights. But are…
We are continuing our series on the book “Duty to Defend” with an article by the late Rev. Richard Bolland. How can you love your enemy if you are willing to shoot them in self-defense?
This week we continue with our series covering chapters from my book “Duty to Defend.” In this episode we discuss a chapter by Rev. Tab Ottmers about Psalm 20:7 and placing our trust in things other than God.