Got Questions Website responds: Christians who carry guns
Got Questions Website Quote: "Carrying a weapon for self-defence is never condemned in the Bible. In fact, it was mentioned in a positive light by Jesus Himself on one occasion (Luke 22:35-38).” Question to Got Questions: Why should these verses be used literally as in your article? Is Jesus not saying you face an uncertain future? Answered by: John from Got Questions Scripture quotations are taken from The New American Standard Bible. Thank you for your question. Jesus issued instructions on two different occasions. "These twelve Jesus sent out after instructing them, saying, `Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts, or a bag for your journey, or even two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker is worthy of his support.` (Matthew 10:5a,9-10) `And He said to them, `When I sent you out without purse and bag and sandals, you did not lack anything, did you?` And they said, `No, nothing.` And He said to them, `But now, let h