Download or read book A Biblical Perspective of Self Defense and Civil Disobedience written by Larry Fox and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-defense Because Christians have strong and opposing views on this controversial topic, the goal of this in-depth study is to identify the scriptural position. - Is it appropriate for you as a Christian to defend yourself? - How should godly character and your life purpose affect your response to personal danger? - Should you defend family members? Or strangers? - What defensive measures are acceptable? The conclusions may surprise you. Civil Disobedience Living an exemplary Christian life may cause you to get into trouble with civil government. God ordained human government and the New Testament says to submit to human authorities, yet the authorities considered Jesus and his disciples criminals. - What does it mean for you to submit? - Must you obey a corrupt government official or ungodly laws? This Bible study develops clear guidelines for civil disobedience that honors God. LARRY FOX has more than thirty years of teaching experience in Christian seminars, workshops and adult Bible studies, and has written several books. His passion is helping Christians become spiritually mature and discover the person God made them to be. His career includes engineering, management and church business administration.
Download or read book A Biblical Perspective of Self Defense and Civil Disobedience written by Larry Fox and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-defense Because Christians have very strong and opposing views on this controversial topic, the goal of this in-depth study is to identify the scriptural position. Is it appropriate for you as a Christian to defend yourself? How should godly character and your life purpose affect your response to personal danger? Should you defend family members? Or strangers? What kinds of defensive measures are appropriate? The conclusions may surprise you. Civil Disobedience Living an exemplary Christian life may cause you to get into trouble with civil government. God ordained human government and the New Testament says to submit to human authorities, yet the authorities considered Jesus and his disciples criminals. What does it really mean for you to submit? Must you obey a corrupt government official or ungodly laws? This Bible study develops some clear guidelines for civil disobedience that honors God. Larry Fox has more than thirty years of teaching experience in Christian seminars, workshops and adult Bible studies, was founder and dean of his church's school of the Bible, and has written several books. His passion is helping Christians become spiritually mature and discover the person God made them to be. His career includes engineering, management and church business administration. He and his wife Shirley have served as leaders in several churches and ministries.
Download or read book Self Defense from a Biblical Perspective written by Bill Rudge and published by . This book was released on 2000-07-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Time to Kill The Bible and Self Defense written by Greg Hopkins and published by MindBridge Press. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended to give moral and ethical guidance on the subject of self-defense, which necessarily includes citations of law and various legal principles. However, the citations and examples used in this book apply only to the specific situations herein and must not be construed as legal advice in or for any specific situation. Furthermore, the recommendations, descriptions of weapons, tactics or actual use-of-force accounts must not be undertaken or used without first obtaining professional legal and self-defense advice from experienced lawyers and certified instructors IN YOUR OWN STATE. Self-defense laws and the legality of owning various weapons differ from state to state (and county to county and city to city in some states), including state and federal laws governing legal transportation of various weapons. The reader is encouraged to study the recommended works cited to gain a better understanding of use-of-force principles and methods, and then seek out hands-on training from qualified instructors before attempting to actively defend himself or others. Self-teaching or unskillful use of active defensive weapons and martial arts can result in serious injury or death. Self-defense is an individual decision. The reader has a personal, moral, and legal obligation to use power and knowledge responsibly and legally and is personally liable for improper use-of-force.
Download or read book The Morality of Self Defense and Military Action written by David B. Kopel and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shedding new light on a controversial and intriguing issue, this book will reshape the debate on how the Judeo-Christian tradition views the morality of personal and national self-defense. Are self-defense, national warfare, and revolts against tyranny holy duties—or violations of God's will? Pacifists insist these actions are the latter, forbidden by Judeo-Christian morality. This book maintains that the pacifists are wrong. To make his case, the author analyzes the full sweep of Judeo-Christian history from earliest times to the present, combining history, scriptural analysis, and philosophy to describe the changes and continuity of Jewish and Christian doctrine about the use of lethal force. He reveals the shifting patterns of thought in both religions and presents the strongest arguments on both sides of the issue. The book begins with the ancient Hebrews and Genesis and covers Jewish history through the Holocaust and beyond. The analysis then shifts to the story of Christianity from its origins, through the Middle Ages and the Reformation, up the present day. Based on this scrutiny, the author concludes that—contrary to popular belief—the legitimacy of self-defense is strongly supported by Judeo-Christian scripture and commentary, by philosophical analysis, and by the respect for human dignity and human rights on which both Judaism and Christianity are based.
Download or read book Balancing the Christian Life written by Charles C. Ryrie and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 1994-10-09 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GENUINE AND WHOLESOME SPIRITUALITY This is the goal of all Christian living. It sounds so simple, doesn't it? Perhaps the principle may be, but living by the principle is another matter altogether. In Balancing the Christian Life, Charles Ryrie reminds you that 'the Bible must be the guide and test for all our experiences in the spiritual life ...and if any experience fails to pass that test, it must be discarded.' He warns that 'an unbalanced application of the doctrines related to spirituality will result in an unbalanced Christian life.' Ryrie examines numerous key issues of spirituality, including The old and the new life Sanctification Using your gifts Routine faithfulness Wiles of the Devil Temptation Confessing and forgiving For more than 25 years, Balancing the Christian Life has been changing lives worldwide. Take time to read this classic study--and allow it to change yours.
Download or read book The Christian Man s Guide to Spiritual Self Defense written by Patrick L. Stearns and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-01-22 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many Christian men don’t realize that they have access to the same power that raised Jesus from the dead inside of them. Many are struggling to improve as husbands, fathers, coworkers, and active members in God’s kingdom. However, in order to access and fully learn how to use this power, they must learn to defend themselves spiritually. In this book, Patrick L. Stearns shows how you as a Christian man can grow to your greatest level of effectiveness in your home and your community by learning spiritual self-defense. Stearns shows how applying key biblical Scripture to everyday life can help you to overcome Satan and his demons’ goal to slow down the full development of your spiritual maturity. Stearns uses real-world situations and encounters, along with his own past experiences, to prepare you to use spiritual self-defense and go on the offensive and overpower and overcome anything that is not of God’s kingdom. You will find that, through learning spiritual self-defense, you will realize that you are stronger and more powerful than you realize! You can learn the step-by-step process of enhancing your Christian walk by accessing an unbeatable power: the power of spiritual self-defense!
Download or read book Spiritual Self Defense written by Dwight Clough and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-18 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find inner strength and unexplainable peace. Overcome a painful past. Melt away anger and anxiety. Forgive others easily. Become addiction resistant and stress free. Walk away from Try Hard Christianity into a beautiful friendship with Jesus. On September 13, 2001 our lives changed. Yours can too. This book will show you how. "Mr. Clough takes us into the heart of a seasoned spiritual leader and shares with us his secret to spiritual victory...a must read book..." Dr. Dwight A. Perry, Regional President/Executive Minister, Converge Great Lakes ..".practical tactics and strategies for dealing with temptation and suffering...Dwight challenged my own notions about how to address spiritual issues..." Dr. Joseph Towles, University of Wisconsin-Madison ..".an easy to understand path to freedom... Once I started reading I couldn't put the book down and really recommend reading this with a friend or group to get the full effect..." Jennifer Thorn, Anything is Possible Inspirational Blog, JennThorn.blogspot.com ..".a winning strategy that will take you to a whole new level in your relationship with God and bring peace and joy into your life." Tom E. Smith, Author, Captured by Sacred Love, ChristAdventures.com ..".easy to follow...a work long needed in the life of the Church... You'll instantly feel like Dwight is a friend..." Rev. Steve Freitag, Director, CrossCounsel International Ministries, CrossCounsel.com "Jesus shows up in these pages. ...Dwight makes complex ideas approachable, understandable and fun." David Schrank, Nurse, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin ..".a fresh perspective to the greatest spiritual self defense of all. ...Spiritual Self Defense changes everything..." J.P. Olson, Journey Into the Word with J.P. Olson, TheWordwithJPOlson.com "If you are...too honest with yourself to settle for fluffy inauthenticity, this book is for you. ...easy-to-read articulation of deep concepts..." Ryan Roling, Instructor, Madison College Features: 100+ learning aids including diagrams, illustrations, tables, sidebars, memes 125+ discussion questions, 30 journal prompts 90 comprehension questions with answer key glossary, index & detailed table of contents 10 decision maps 130+ photos 290 pages Note: The book contains links which will be activated late summer 2016 This book contains a black & white (grayscale) interior. If you prefer the full color version, please visit https: //www.createspace.com/6014519
Download or read book Gospelbound written by Collin Hansen and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A profound exploration of how to hold on to hope when our unchanging faith collides with a changing culture, from two respected Christian storytellers and thought leaders. “Offers neither spin control nor image maintenance for the evangelical tribe, but genuine hope.”—Russell Moore, president of ERLC As the pressures of health warnings, economic turmoil, and partisan politics continue to rise, the influence of gospel-focused Christians seems to be waning. In the public square and popular opinion, we are losing our voice right when it’s needed most for Christ’s glory and the common good. But there’s another story unfolding too—if you know where to look. In Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra counter these growing fears with a robust message of resolute hope for anyone hungry for good news. Join them in exploring profound stories of Christians who are quietly changing the world in the name of Jesus—from the wild world of digital media to the stories of ancient saints and unsung contemporary activists on the frontiers of justice and mercy. Discover how, in these dark times, the light of Jesus shines even brighter. You haven’t heard the whole story. And that’s good news.
Download or read book Christian Ethics Revised Edition written by Wayne Grudem and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 1648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Does the Bible Teach about How to Live in Today's World? How should Christians live when the surrounding culture is increasingly hostile to Christian moral values? Granted, the Bible is our guide—but how can we know if we are interpreting it rightly with regard to ethical questions about wealth and poverty, marriage and divorce, birth control, abortion, euthanasia, homosexuality, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship, and dozens of other issues? And on a very practical level, how can we know God's will in the ordinary decisions of life? To address questions like these, Wayne Grudem, author of the bestselling book Systematic Theology, draws on 40 years of teaching classes in ethics to write this wide-ranging introduction to biblical moral reasoning, organized according to the structure of the Ten Commandments. He issues a challenging call for Christians to live lives of personal holiness and offers a vision of the Christian life that is full of joy and blessing through living each day in a way that is pleasing to God. Written by Wayne Grudem: Bestselling author of Systematic Theology and the What the Bible Says About series Biblical and Applicable: Teaches readers how to protect 7 central tenets of God's law: God's honor, human authority, life, marriage, property, truth, and purity of heart Accessible: An ideal textbook for Christian college and seminary ethics classes, with straightforward language and a bibliography for the topic at the end of each chapter Replaces ISBN 978-1-4335-4965-6
Download or read book Understanding Scripture written by Wayne Grudem and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally featured as articles in the ESV Study Bible, these eighteen essays have been repurposed and republished in a convenient format. Covering a diverse range of essential subjects, including how to read the Bible well and why it is reliable, the essays delve into specific topics such as world religions, canon, and archaeology. Useful as both a general overview of the Bible and as a tool for more specific reference and training, readers of this book will grow in their understanding of Scripture and their ability to apply the Bible to their lives. Pastors, lay leaders, students, and other Christians engaged in studying God's Word will benefit from this collection, written by notable contributors, including J. I. Packer, John Piper, David Powlison, and Vern Poythress.
Download or read book Christianity in the Greco Roman World written by Moyer V. Hubbard and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background becomes foreground in Moyer Hubbard's creative introduction to the social and historical setting for the letters of the Apostle Paul to churches in Asia Minor and Europe. Hubbard begins each major section with a brief narrative featuring a fictional character in one of the great cities of that era. Then he elaborates on various aspects of the cultural setting related to each particular vignette, discussing the implications of those venues for understanding Paul's letters and applying their message to our lives today. Addressing a wide array of cultural and traditional issues, Hubbard discusses: • religion and superstition • education, philosophy, and oratory • urban society • households and family life in the Greco-Roman world This work is based on the premise that the better one understands the historical and social context in which the New Testament (and Paul's letters) was written, the better one will understand the writings of the New Testament themselves. Passages become clearer, metaphors deciphered, and images sharpened. Teachers, students, and laypeople alike will appreciate Hubbard's unique, illuminating, and well-researched approach to the world of the early church.
Download or read book Spiritual Self Defense written by Dwight Clough and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find inner strength and unexplainable peace. Overcome a painful past. Melt away anger and anxiety. Forgive others easily. Become addiction resistant and stress free. Walk away from Try Hard Christianity into a beautiful friendship with Jesus. On September 13, 2001 our lives changed. Yours can too. This book will show you how. "...practical tactics and strategies for dealing with temptation and suffering...Dwight challenged my own notions about how to address spiritual issues..." Dr. Joseph Towles, University of Wisconsin-Madison "...an easy to understand path to freedom... Once I started reading I couldn't put the book down and really recommend reading this with a friend or group to get the full effect..." Jennifer Thorn, Anything is Possible Inspirational Blog, JennThorn.blogspot.com "...a winning strategy that will take you to a whole new level in your relationship with God and bring peace and joy into your life." Tom E. Smith, Author, Captured by Sacred Love, ChristAdventures.com "...easy to follow...a work long needed in the life of the Church... You'll instantly feel like Dwight is a friend..." Rev. Steve Freitag, Director, CrossCounsel International Ministries, CrossCounsel.com "Jesus shows up in these pages. ...Dwight makes complex ideas approachable, understandable and fun." David Schrank, Nurse, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin "...a fresh perspective to the greatest spiritual self defense of all. ...Spiritual Self Defense changes everything..." J.P. Olson, Journey Into the Word with J.P. Olson, TheWordwithJPOlson.com "If you are...too honest with yourself to settle for fluffy inauthenticity, this book is for you. ...easy-to-read articulation of deep concepts..." Ryan Roling, Instructor, Madison College Features: 100+ learning aids including diagrams, illustrations, tables, sidebars, memes 125+ discussion questions, 30 journal prompts 90 comprehension questions with answer keyglossary, index & detailed table of contents 10 decision maps 130+ photos 290 pages Note: The book contains links which will be activated late summer 2016
Download or read book The Case for Biblical Self Defense written by Jonathan Petersen and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-22 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it biblical and in accordance with Christian faith to be ready to employ lethal force to protect your life from an imminent and wrongful life-threatening attack? According to the Bible, our first priority is to love and seek peace. It also says there is a right time and a right place for appropriate godly confrontation and conflict. The Bible shows that, at certain times, proper violence is considered a necessity and God decrees it must be used to thwart evil. Read this booklet to see how the Bible offers more than 100 examples and passages that speak to the acceptability of self-defense in accordance with self-discipline and wise discernment.
Download or read book The Christian and Government written by John MacArthur and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 1986 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Truth About Angels and Demons written by Tony Evans and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible actually says fairly little about angels and demons, but popular culture has pushed them into prominence and Christians need to know what to do with this. Tony Evans discusses the functions and realities of the spiritual realm in digestible style.
Download or read book Empowered written by Andrea G. Schwartz and published by Chalcedon Foundation. This book was released on 2016 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviving the Force of Biblical Womanhood Strong women are integral to building a godly culture. However, many Christian circles are riddled with unsound doctrines, humanistic stereotypes, and hidden abuses that cripple the influence of women in their homes, churches, and communities. In these essays, Andrea Schwartz explores how Christ's absolute authority, the protection of the trustee family, the justice of God's law in abuse cases, and the careful study of Scripture liberates and empowers the Christian woman to take her vital place in the cause of Christ's Great Commission.
