What Biblical authority do we have to be armed and ready? I already know but...This is a topic that comes up when folks who don't know are discussing with folks that do.

1. Christ was not a wimpy dude.
2. Peter was plenty tough and well armed for his day.
3. Every one has hear the Let him who has no sword sell his coat and buy one but WHY?


OK You guys run with it .

Since God created mankind in His own image, He views murder (the innocent taking of another's life) as a sin -- Romans 1:29 -- and considers it punishable by death -- Romans 1:32. If we defend ourselves, or others, from the murderous intent of another person, we are reacting to fear and a strong desire to survive. Fear and the survival instinct are gifts from God that lets us know that we are in danger and should take immediate action to protect ourselves. In John 15:13, Jesus states that there is no greater love than to lay down our lives for our friends -- I interpret this to mean that when we unselfishly and bravely put our lives in danger for others (i.e. coming to their defense against acts of crime), we have pleased our Lord and Master.

That's my Christian belief concerning firearms...and I'm sticking to it.

Amen Sister. God tells us over and over to fight evil. What better way do this then by being prepared to defend those that are threatened with bodily harm or death. Many folks against guns will often twist John 15:13 to mean things such as pushing someone out of the way of a train or diving into a river to save someone. They miss the fact that carrying a weapon to defend oneself and others puts us in the same position. We just want to be ready. We have come to grips with how the world is and realize there's a good chance that we may encounter a violent situation. I hope and pray that no one will have to kill but it does happen.
LONG LIVE THE FIGHTERS!

God doesn't condemn killing, just murder. Remember, Saul killed his thousands, David his tens of thousands.

Dont want to step on any toes, but I like to keep it simple. " God helps those who help themselves"

I am new to this website but I am not a new christian In the bible it says in Exodus 22:2 it talks about a thief entering a home and he is killed there is no bloodshed no murder. The bible does say eye for an eye tooth for a tooth. I have also heard that people comment on the scripture turn the other cheek. Somone brought up a good point about if someone slaps you on one cheek and you turn the other and they slap you again the bible doesn't say what to do then some people have interpreted that as you better be prepared to defend yourself.

Greetings - I am fairly new to USA carry and just discovered this group. After reading some of the other discussions in the forum, there certainly is a variety of perspectives on the issues concerning the Lord, those who claim to follow Him, and the gun concerns.
Anyhow - hello to all