Semons in a Nutshell

 The Disciplined Sword: Faith, Force, and the Follower of Christ Scripture: Romans 12:17–21; Exodus 22:2–3; 1 Timothy 5:8; Nehemiah 4 What does faith require when danger knocks at the door? Recently, a quiet evening dog walk in Washington State turned tragic. Approached by a stranger and asked, “What religion are you?”, a believer answered faithfully: “Christian.” For that one word, he and his dog were viciously stabbed. The man survived; his dog did not. The attacker was later stopped by law enforcement using lethal force. Incidents like this—or the mobs disrupting church services we've seen in the news—force us to confront a heavy question: Does the Bible demand that Christians simply fold their hands in the face of evil? Scripture never equates biblical goodness with helplessness. Here are five pillars that define how a Christian should navigate a violent world with disciplined courage. 1. The Character of God: Shield and Sovereign We often fall into the trap of separating the O...