Self-Defense, the Savior, and the 2nd Amendment: A Biblical Examination of Personal Rights and the Peace-Making Ethic of Jesus Christ

According to Scripture, do individuals have a right to self-defense, up to and including the use of deadly force? Is there a verse about the Second Amendment? What does the Bible say about guns, or self-defense?What about the consistent teaching and example of Jesus Christ, who advocated for peaceful, non-violent opposition to evil?Are these two concepts in opposition?Do these considerations have anything to say to the Christian who is concerned about gun rights and gun violence in America?Pastor Gordan Runyan's message is a short but sober look into all of this. This is a Ragtown Pulpit sermon, meant to address real questions believers need to answer in the real world.Read more