How do Christians seek justice for the oppressed if they do not attempt to wield the power of the sword themselves? In this post I argue we do so by entrusting the sword to God and functioning as God's agents of peace, bearing witness to the nations of God's justice.
The Inverted Sword
Christians are not called to be agents of wrath, seeking to execute vengeance upon the wicked, but to be agents of peace, seeking rather to bring about their redemption! We don't use force to crush our enemies, we depend upon the grace of God to transform them through the cross of Christ which we carry into this world.
The Fear of the Lord – God Will Repay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNDXZai-_kg&feature=youtu.be The holy fear of the Lord is the means by which we bring the holiness of Christ to completion in our lives and walk in reverence with the knowledge that God will repay each person according to their works. Romans 1:18–19 (CSB) — 18 For God’s wrath is revealed from heaven against all godlessness …
The Issue of Homosexuality
The issue of homosexuality has taken center stage on Christian and secular discussions; “high-profile” leaders on both sides of the issue have come out to take sides, perhaps culminating with President Obama’s recent statement of support for homosexual marriage. I believe it's of utmost importance that we understand the spiritual warfare going on here: this …
