Tag Archives: Jesus

How Should Christians React to a Military Threat from Another Nation?

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Ryan Healy

North Korea’s National Defense Commission recently released the following statement: We do not hide that a variety of satellites and long-range rockets which will be launched by the DPRK one after another and a nuclear test of higher level which … Continue reading →

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Why Did Jesus Tell His Disciples to Buy Swords?

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Ryan Healy

Most Christians I have encountered believe strongly that Jesus advocates the use of violence for self-defense. To bolster their position, they often quote Luke 22:36, which says: And He said to them, “But now, whoever has a money belt is … Continue reading →

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Hannah Whitall Smith’s Testimony

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Ryan Healy

Hannah Whitall Smith published the book The Unselfishness of God And How I Discovered It in 1903. As Wikipedia points out, many editions of the book omit three chapters in which Smith explains how she came to believe God saves … Continue reading →

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