I have armed myself as instructed:
He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. Luke 22:36
I plan to defend my family and loved ones as instructed:
If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and
especially for his immediate family, he has
denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
1 Timothy 5:8
I plan to stand and take warning and protect the innocent when the enemy comes:
“Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come,
and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head. He heard the sound of the trumpet, and
took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.
But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not
warned; if the sword come, and take [any] person from among them, he is taken away in his
iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman’s hand.” Ezekiel 33:4
I praise GOD for giving me the strength and the courage to stand against my enemy.
Blessed be the LORD my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: Psalm 144:1
And as a servant of the Lord I am prepare to battle evildoers:
For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4
And in the end should the Lord call me home I will know:
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 2 Timothy 4:7
Kartographer:
Despite Luke 22:36, shortly after we have Jesus saying ...
“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.”
http://bible.cc/matthew/26-52.htm
“Swords” are definitely not for resisting the governmental authorities per Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2:13.
More on warfare in the New Testament ...
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
http://bible.cc/ephesians/6-12.htm
... puts Psalm 144:1 and 2 Timothy 4:7 in clear context as a spiritual battle, not a physical battle, for modern Christians.
Obama wants to raise taxes? This is Jesus on taxes:
“...Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
http://bible.cc/matthew/22-21.htm
Here are more verses that should settle in your mind that armed revolt against the government is rebellion against God:
“And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.”
http://bible.cc/matthew/5-40.htm
“But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
http://bible.cc/matthew/5-39.htm
Again, Ezekiel 33:4 is warning of the trumpet announcing God’s judgment sword against sin among believers. It is NOT a call to arms against a foreign power. This is abundantly clear in Jeremiah 38:2 saying...
This is what the Lord says: ‘Everyone who stays in Jerusalem will die from war, famine, or disease, but those who surrender to the Babylonians* will live. Their reward will be life. They will live!’
http://bible.cc/jeremiah/38-2.htm
Given all the above, 1 Timothy 5:8 is for feeding your family. It is not about fighting a foreign power, or the government.
Americana Gun Culture IS NOT Christianity. We have turned our backs on the Lord, and he has raised up evil government, and evil foreign powers, and the only way out is revival.
Your guns are as useless to you today, as spears and arrows were to Israel against Babylon.
You have been warned. Your blood is not on my hands.
Gilbo_3:
1) Just read Jeremiah. Israel back then is just like us.
2) God punishes nations that turn their back on him, like we have. He did it in Bible times, and “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” per Hebrews 13:8 still applies
3) China has civilian fallout shelters and is making more, and they are working on ballistic missile defense.
4) We have tons more enemies. All want us dead.
I don’t need a personal revelation from God. I just need to read the news, and the Bible.
When you revolt with arms against Obama, China and Russia will have metric tons of room to attack.
I don’t have to be a CIA analyst to figure this out. All I need to do is connect the dots.
1) enemies preparing to nuke us
2) enemies preparing to survive nukes
3) armed uprising causes chaos in the USA
4) PERFECT opportunity for China/Russia to be rid of the USA
Keep clamoring for armed revolt, instead of Christian revival. You’ll lose your country, and hopefully not more.
ronnyquest: Your “intestinal fortitude” will INVITE attack from China and Russia. China/Russia would be FOOLS not to take advantage of your rebellion. They are not fools. The church is lukewarm and disgusting and sinful, so why would righteous God NOT wipe out this country, like he wiped out sinful Israel in Bible times, UNLESS we have a Christian revival.
Eagle Eye: My tagline is a preemptive call to revival, which is the only escape from tyrannical government, and annihilation by foreign powers.
Final note gentlemen: If you’ve ever read Josephus’ account of the destruction of Jerusalem in 70A.D., when Titus’ Roman legions broke down the walls, guess what they found? The Jews were FIGHTING EACH OTHER.
That’s right. There is historical precedent for what I am saying. China and Russia would be FOOLS not to attack when you people throw your precious lives away on rebellion instead of Christian revival. That would be a tragic final mistake for the people of this nation.
He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. Luke 22:36
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You’re wrong brother. Look at the next verse ...
For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, “AND HE WAS RECKONED AMONG THE TRANSGRESSORS:” for the things concerning me have an end.
Luke 22:37
“HE” is Jesus, and the “transgressors” are the confused disciples taking up swords.
You want to count yourself as a confused disciple? Take up your gun.
Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for ALL they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
Matthew 26:52
“ALL” includes you, even when you mis-quote Luke 22:36 to justify your violence, despite it’s plain interpretation in Luke 22:37.