GOD & GUNFIGHTING (Pt.1)
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- Опубликовано: 8 авг 2016
- For everyone who risks their lives in defense of others, be it a soldier, cop, contractor, fireman, or just a brave citizen, all of us must wrestle with life's most difficult questions. How are we to be able to stare into the face of death and not be overcome with fear? What happens to someone when they die? What is worth dying for? Is it right to kill? Is there a God, and if so, what does that God want from us? Failure to confront these questions ahead of time can be disastrous because we may lack the mindset required to prevail.
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“I can see how a man can look down upon the earth and be an atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and say there is no God.” - Abraham Lincoln
perfectly stated
@@KOTEC525 Abe did not know what we know now about the universe.
I'm a astronomer, so far no god.
Cite your source. A quote on the internet is not always genuine.
I am a Christian and I train with guns and conceal carry every day. I, as a Christian, want to protect people that can't protect themselves. My wife, my daughters, and any good person whether they are Christian or not.
good man
Locksmith DB good people lol. good luck finding those!
Locksmith DB
Our lord is great and one.
if you have protection,it came from God,no one could ever protect their selves in the valley of the shadow of death
Noel - You are saying you cannot protect yourself and you must depend on God for all protection, correct?
Why then did the Disciples have swords? (Luke 22:36-38)
Why did Nehemiah rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and why did God aid him? (Nehemiah 2:17... The whole book, really.)
Why did God command Moses to take a census and count every man, aged 20 or older and able to serve in the Army? (Numbers 1:1-4)
Why do all these things if we should be totally dependent on God for our protection?
I was raised in a Christian household growing up. After joining the Army, my faith plummeted fast. I stopped caring and just wanted to do my own thing. But I know if I want to be an effective warrior than I need to be physically, mentally, and spiritually stable. Thanks for the good video john. I will try my best.
I appreciate your intention to move toward YHWH. But there is no try. There is only Done. We have to learn how to enjoy and abide in what The King has accomplished for us all. It’s us joining in the family and then in the family business as a son or a daughter. Cool!
@@jamesstewart8258 Yep, sounds like a warrior cult you are building there. You are already infiltrated, don't worry. Eyes are on you and they are not the eyes of your imaginary Sky-God.
Yeah, the military can make anyone's faith plummet. You know what else will destroy your faith? Going to Seminary school, studying theology or becoming a priest. There is a reason for that. It is because all that religion is bullshit.
You do not need to believe in an imaginary sky-god to be an effective warrior. You only need to believe in something bigger than yourself. If freedom, democracy, the constitution, the American public and the state are not enough for you to be a good tool. You can always shut off your brain and believe in a Sky-God. That will make you an effective tool for someone else's will. Maybe that is what being a "real warrior" means for you guys. If that is it, then so be it.
I want to believe things that are true and believe in what is real, not some whipped up shit, that some primitive, militaristic, sheep-fuckers made up, so that they could feel better about themselves dying in battle for Emperor Constantine.
Real warriors are smart enough to think beyond the veil of religious fantasy. You should too.
And if you come back from Iraq, Afghanistan or where ever you served and you cannot let this shit go, then you need to get help readjusting to civilian life.
Hey brother.. 3 years later as a struggling and honestly failing Christian I just wanted to check on you? How are you doing sir? And thank you for your service
I came here for the gunfighting and stayed for the pro GOD argument. Thank you John!
I’m a little late to the channel but same, I came here for the fun stuff and found myself listening to his philosophy playlist going right down the list
Psalms 144-1:
1Blessed be the LORD, my rock,
Who trains my hands for war,
And my fingers for battle
kalen welch My favorite...
kalen welch
.....that I might defend those who cannot defend themselves.....
I have this tattooed
Leo Peridot yes and I venture to say most God fearing folk would try to have the “bad guy” yield, but to defend ones life or that of your loved one is not a violation of Jesus teaching. Jesus never said, ignore the teachings of the father, he added to those. I don’t think that turn the other cheek means suffer and die. Evil must be fought and even Jesus fought with the devil (evil).
@Leo Peridot ... do you know how many people God killed or commanded to be killed throughout the entirety of the Bible?
Great video, the more I get to know God, the more conservative my worldviews become. I used to be anti war, anti gun. Now I'm enlisted in th Navy 💆🏻♀️
Life is for learning and living. Do well, good luck and thank you for your service [ HM3, USN ].
Life is one step at a time. God places paths before you,the closer you're with him the easier the choice. Navy Vet STSSN.
thats a little scary dude
@Lebanese Crusader God bless the persecuted believers. 🙏🏻
There is no evidence of a God and in fact, we have plenty of evidence that refutes Genesis. If the first chapter of your book is a beautifully crafted lie, then what is the rest of the book going to be? Sorry, there is no evidence for a God.
As a Christian, I was struggling a bit with being able to use my carry weapon if I had to because I wasn't entirely sure if it fit in with my religious beliefs (I just started carrying). This series has been incredibly helpful to me and clearly shown that it is actually expected of me to protect others if I truly love others as myself. Thank you very much! I will be passing this series on to several other friends that have had the same question.
awesome to hear and thanks for sharing
@Steve L "Turn the other cheek" is that also a false translation? Not baiting you, but many package their religion to fit their wants; playing tennis with out a net or foul lines.
Jon, many Christians wrestle with the idea of shooting another human being. I don't see this as a weakness or confusion about the faith, but more of a desire "not to murder or kill". As if we would be violating the 10 Commandments. God called His people to kill in proper times and circumstances. Nonetheless, we are free to protect the sanctity of human life on all circumstances, therefore carry your weapons and carry on. I hope that made sense.
Turning the other cheek doesn't mean let someone murder you or someone else. It says in the Bible that if a burglar breaks into your house and you kill him, you are not at fault and will not be punished. That is where the "make my day" law in America comes from. And that you will be tried for murder if you strike a pregnant woman and her baby dies.
Jon Hammett If you haven’t seen it this is a great video that will help to differentiate between killing and murder.
3 years ago I found this set of videos and the best compliment I can give is that it change my life for the better profound ways. Thanks you John Lovell
This man is an philosopher. A really great man to listen to. I forget alot of the time that he was/is a warrior.
I have been carrying some organization’s gun for the best part of 40 years. One of my favorite Bible passages for the warrior types:
“And I heard the voice of the Lord say whom shall I send, who will go for us? Then I said, Here am I, Lord. Send me.”
In context, that was about taking the revelation of God to man. It had nothing to do with combat or war
I know. But to me it apples to spiritual warfare: God, Satan, evil lawlessness, combat, “Militia est vita hominus vita Terram.”
That's the verse God used to call me to missions work.
Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.
Leo Peridot Friend, peace is certainly worth working for, but not everyone is willing to seek peace. Some, like terrorist groups, would seek to destroy because you were born in a particular nation or because you don’t agree with their philosophy.
Think of sheep, shepherds, and wolves. Is it unjust for shepherds to protect flock from ravenous predators?
Additionally, note that we don’t celebrate war, not the destruction of our enemies:
“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth” (Proverbs 24:17).
Conflict is inevitable in a fallen world and we must pray for our enemies that they would seek peace instead of violence. All the same, when an unarmed populace is subject to brutalization, we won’t sit back and let the flock get slaughtered.
Leo Peridot you’re making the assumption that everyone in America is a Christian. Americans may do those things but you can’t just interchange Americans with Christians like that. And then on top of that, the people who call themselves Christians aren’t always actually Christians. Just because they believe in a God and say it’s the Christian God doesn’t mean it’s the God of the Bible. Most of the time it’s just a cherry-picked god of their own creation.
You are correct about the sheepdog comment though. The Bible says nothing about sheepdogs. It calls us all either sheep or goats.
Honestly I've used your videos on God almost like sermon vids a few times. The way you deliver your message reminds me of one of my pastors in a very good way.
I was a Christian, but had a crisis of faith after joining the military and became an atheist, that lasted many years and I became very depressed. Just recently, I had returned to the church to pray and Jesus revealed himself to me! I have had my epiphany with the lord and he has given me a personal message that has refreshed me and given my life new purpose!
You are a badass! Thank you and your family for supporting your endeavors and the sharing of your life and experience. Extremely strengthening and powerful message. Thank you for having the sac to be real!
John, your info is like a small treat after..my Daily Bread Bible read. Thanks Brother, in CHRIST Jesus!
John, just showed this to some of my buds. Two are vets other one is just a me like myself. Thanks from all of us for doing what you do. WPS means a lot to a lot of people. So yay for that!
Great video! Thanks!
I saw in your reading list that you are reformed as well. Very nice.
So good to find this while I am over in A. seriously needed this. thank you.
Thank you for your service and I hope you and all those over there with you make it back home safe!
Thank you for your service 🙏🏾
Found your channel recently. Catching up on what I've missed. Great stuff brother. One of the best ways I have heard it put: An atheist asked a Christian how he could believe in God. He simply answered by saying if I'm wrong. What have I lost? I've lived a good life I've loved my family I've done what I felt was the right thing. I've treated others the way I want to be treated. And when I die I will go into the grave and be forgotten. But, if I'm right and your wrong. And he just smiled and walked away.
+NcSHPfox 152 strong point. The argument is called 'Pascal's Wager', fun fact. Welcome to the channel bro!
You're philosophical discussions are far more valuable than tactics and gear discussions. Thanks so much !
Jail is similar to combat. I was a Detention Officer at the Sheriff’s Department and it was interesting to see how many people turned to religion once they were incarcerated. I always wondered how many of them continued their path of enlightenment after they were out of jail. Keep up the good work John.
Awesome video! I've never heard Faith explained from the ground up like that before. Great job man!
So glad you enjoyed it!
My family says the following statement "If you want to make God laugh all you have to do is tell Him your plans."
Man ponders his goings but GOD makes the paths and has the final say
Still one of the greatest videos I've ever seen on youtube. Keep it up John, you're doing a damn fine job
Thank you taking the time to raise this. I'm passing this on to my son who struggles with my "version" of faith and God. He is looking for something but doesn't know what. You quoted C.S.Lewis. well done.
I am a christian and a minister and these videos are real blessing , thank you . Ky
Yes, John will convince you all of the righteousness of the fascist theocracy. He's quite charming... but he will fall due to his arrogance. You can't be a fascist without the arrogance... and it gets you in trouble.
... and "Reverend" while you're converting to the worship of violence and hate you can reflect on how many of us you're gonna kill as a "good" soldier for your god of death.
Thank you for sharing this, God's peace be with you and your family.
Thanks for having the guts to tackle this topic! I'm looking forward to part 2.
John I love your videos on mindset. I don't use your vids just for shooting tips, but have found them great messages / reminders to keep me on track as a good parent and husband. I hope for much success to you buddy.
Wow, powerful stuff John. This is something I've been looking for. I was raised in Christianity and was quite devout growing up. I then began to rebel and just be young and stupid. I went through some tough stuff, though the whole time I still had in the back of my head I was going to get back right with God because I still had that desire. As I got older and tried to get back, I realised I had just believed because I was told that was the right way, and had no real foundation on my own relationship with God. I started questioning everything, how do I know God is even real? That is a really hard place to be in. To always have that drive, and feel like I had the answeres, then to feel like everything I knew and did was all for nothing. I was totally lost. The past year I have finally started to find my foundation, and be able to grow my relationship with God. This is another conformation for me that I'm on the right path, because we share the same outlook. Awesome stuff man, I really enjoy your whole channel.
+Jake May love to hear this! 👍👊👏
I love seeing a man of God being vocal. Thanks John for all you are doing.
Amazing video, brother. I'll be sharing this one often. God bless!
John. Thank you, for using your gifts SO well!!! I am so glad i have found you! Where am i gonna ever meet a man like yourself, and get all the great stuff you put here. God is good. You inspire me to be and do better, every day. ☝️🙏🇺🇸
Yuengling! Now you’re officially my favorite channel.
Also the ontological and teleological and moral arguments for God. Great stuff!
Thank you for what you are doing. GOD BLESS
Amen brother!
I LOVE that you put this out there.
That you are pronouncing your faith to the world.
I like you more and more with every video. Your humor. Your style. And now your Faith!
Many thanks
Thank you for this video. Needed to hear this. Always great hearing your perspective of important topics.
John Lovell- thanks for discussing the intersection between God and guns. Christianity offers a framework wherein self-defense makes sense. Life is valuable because we are made in God's image. Protecting and defending others makes sense because we are created by God and are valued. Justice in our world matters because God cares about justice. Justice was done when Jesus died in our place for our sins so that God's wrath would be satisfied. Our debt was paid by Jesus so God can now accept us if we trust in His son.
+Jorgethegreatness some ad hominem and strong man arguments as your rebuttal? I noticed you didn't answer my arguments, but rather just declared victory over them. Naturalism, I find, to be woefully inadequate in answering many of the harder questions and does not give philosophy the respect it deserves. My opinion. I know you disagree. I get it - I'm the problem. You win.
Why does "being made in the image of God", whatever that means, make life more valuable? How does that in any way affect the reasons we have to care about ourselves and our fellow humans?
@@themuskratman I think that is a very deep question in and of itself that deserves way more than a RUclips comment, but here I go anyway.
By biblical definition being "made in the image of God" means he made us in three parts just like Himself: body, soul, and spirit. The implication being that we will have free will beyond animal instinct as well as the ability to live forever in a spiritual sense.
God didn't do this for any other creature. This means He placed value on us. We matter for the same reason anything has value. As an example, diamonds have value because we as humans give them value. We as humans matter because God gives us value.
Now we as humans are willing to give up certain things for diamonds because we attribute them value. God in the same fashion was willing to come to earth in the flesh and die so that we could live eternally with Him. That is what we are worth, we are worth the life of God Himself.
How does it affect us and others? Well for one, because God values people, it means God will avenge wrong doing. He will one day right all wrongs at His judgement seat. Since we have all wronged others, we will all be subject to His judgement. The punishment for these wrongs will be an eternity in a lake of fire. That sounds pretty harsh, and also adds a LOT of weight to the wrongs we commit against others. The only way to avoid this fate that the enormous value God places on people brings, is by accepting the gift God gave us in his own death as substitution for our own punishment.
We who accept this gift may at first seem to now have the freedom do whatever we want (including hurt others and ourselves). In one sense we do, but the reason we do not is because we now ascribe value to God. We see his gift and recognize the love (value) he places on us, and love (value) Him in return. This means we don't hurt Him by hurting others or ourselves. In turn this also means we protect people because God values them.
The whole "made in the image of God" is really at the core of what life is all about. Life is about value. Though I prefer to use the word love.
Because we are made in the image of God, life is all about loving others and loving God.
Anyway, sorry for the long rant, that is at least how I best understand what it means. More than willing to hear any criticisms.
In order to argue against a statement, you first have to understand the flaw in a statement (if one exists). But how can you question the statement "Being made in God's image", if you don't know what it means? It's like saying you will fight against aliens from outer space that will befukrulate you. If you don't know what "befukrulate" is, how can you defend or fight against it? You see, you're eagerness to be in the "cool crowd" and denounce God, has lead you to a "false start" in the commence sense race for truth. I think you would be better served by sitting back, researching what you fail to understand, until you can at least have a grasp of what the statement does mean to those that do believe in God, then you can argue against it. But I am pretty sure that f you do your due diligence and study what that statement means, you will have no choice but to come to know God, and then your argument will be mute....God bless you...
We dont know eachother on a personal level but i love you brother. You're mindset i couldn't agree with more...
Holy cow, John. What a great episode. Being atheist growing up in a communist country you are the first person I heard that is asking the right questions that I think i am starting to relate to.
From gun stuff to opening my eyes into this new world of believe in higher power, I applaud to you.
I discovered your channel 'by accident' recently.
Please keep doing what you're doing, you bring great value to us all with your faith in Christ and life experience.
God bless you and your family John.
Best of luck!
that was we will serve the one that created everything. the one and only true God. Jesus Christ is my rock.
Jesus Christ is God's son,so there's that
Google the Trinity for me...
Noel Ray Bailey Jesus was God wrap in flesh, he came to save the world. There is only one God and his name is Jesus... read all the Bible.
Silent phantom the trinity is not of God, there is only one and it is Jesus. Jesus is God and the father and those three are one!
Amen brother.
Darn it John, trying to study for a summer economics final exam but I love your content too much.
+Mark Llamas haha, sorry about that! Econ was the worst!
Love, love, love what you're saying here. What a pleasure to see a man living out his calling. God bless you and keep you.
Now this is just great stuff. I LOVE THIS. This conversation is not only great but it is so needed.
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” -Psalm 82:3
You don't have to tolerate evil actions. Hate the action not the person.
Daniel Downs however God hates the sin, but also hates the sinner. Sinning doesn't mean that God doesn't hate you, if you are not a follower of Jesus.
Jake Yuen God doesnt hate anyone though. We are all sinners, but our sins are paid for by the blood of christ so long as we accept Jesus or are too young or retarded we are good👍 God bless you
But sometimes the person must pay for their crimes / actions / current action before anyone else gets their life ruined forever. Sometimes even with their lives.
Jesus didn’t come to give us the “right” life, he came to give us the better life then we had before.
@@jakeyuen6378 god doesn't hate. Even Lucifer. He is the embodiment of love. Like a parent you are punished for disobeying. But that's out of love. He is ok with obedience out of fear of punishment. But he want us to over it of love for him and it fellow man. It's all about love
John, you are a great speaker. Better by far than most (pastors, ministers, preachers, priests), and your topic is quite timely. As I listened, it occurred to me that you were perfectly describing the globalism movement. And so, on to part two.
Great video man. Sometimes it hard to listen to people talk about god because they dont go deep, and give you anything to think about. What you said makes a lot of sense. You have a gift. Thanks.
Good stuff! Blessings!
This is so incredibly cool, John. I got radically saved several years ago, and I was immediately passionate about Apologetics, and then about a year and a half ago, I got into the firearms & tactics world/community as well. So the fact that my two current greatest passions are found at once on your channel is just so encouraging! Hope to meet you and fellowship with you in this life someday. But if not this life, we’ll party together in New Jerusalem when all things are made new. Blessings, brother!
Hey John, I have watched this video several times over the course of time. It is an excellent video! Thank you for all your work! I do have a pointed question, but I'm going to watch part 2 again before I present it. As a teaser, my question is about faith juxtaposed to preparedness. SemperFi!
man. this is the first video that I have seen that tackles a lot of these issues. I would love to have an afternoon to talk with this guy. this is great
Is there a Bigger LIKE BUTTON? This was awesome, God Bless and prayers!
Excellent video, shows true courage in defending your conviction and that what you are willing to lay down your life for. The hallmark of a true warrior. I respect and salute you.
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I
confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
But whosoever shall deny me before men,
him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew
10:32-33
+Kokozo a sincere thank you.
I love watching your channel, and you have taught me a lot of useful things on your videos. But this video is so far the most valuable. Thank you.
Been watching your videos for years but somehow never saw this one. Even more respect and appreciation for this channel now.
This is one of the best videos this millennial has ever seen!! Perfect.
so glad - thanks!
+Jorgethegreatness cool quote by Wilde.
I do not share your opinion and belief in god but clearly you have given this topic a lot of thought and found a concept that works and makes sense for you and unlike many Muslims you're belief system doesn't hurt anyone but brings positivity to the world so that's completely fine with me. Why would I - being an atheist - even start to try to argue with you about that? As long as it gives you a purpose and strength and makes the world a better place go ahead! :)
I've found my purpose and strength in a different belief that doesn't require religion or deities and my moral standards are not very far from Christians ones.
I love millennials that get it. Trump, peace be upon him, 2020.
"....I believe in my heart there is meaning... I believe that love is a real transcendent thing that is worth dying for.,,,....
Yup.
This video really hit home and changed my life. The way you speak about this maid me get off the fence. Thank you for all you do I wish I could shake your hand.
Wow! You explained that so eloquently!👍
thanks bro!
John - you are presenting the biggest decision a person needs to make in life. In a great way. This community gets caught up in what ifs and gear that they idolize. But the most important thing is- we can't control anything. The biggest reason I conceal carry is to protect myself and my family. A firearm is a tool to give you an advantage or equal the same force that is presented. The most proficient and experienced person in War -no matter what level of training and tools they have- can still be killed. Our life is so short on this earth. But when you learn more about God and the love that Jesus Christ showed on the cross for us -you are emotionally inspired. When you submit your life to Christ you see life much more preciously and can enjoy life to the fullest. When you understand the sacrifice Jesus made for us by his death on the cross and was raised on the 3rd day - sacrificing for what is Good and protecting what you love isn't so daunting. You still can learn more about tools, how to use them more effectively, and tactics---but your purpose for all of it is enhanced.
Love the channel-
Jesse
+Jesse Saxon amen bro. 🙌 thx for the thoughtful and encouraging response
Hey brother, that was a buffet of thought for all people. Thanks for the way that you communicate
Powerful. You know I've always thought about this subject and no one talks about it. Refreshing to see this vid. Amazing how you articulated and dissected this topic, far better than a lot of theologians, pastors, priests and leaders. Standing ovation sir. BTW Jn. 3:16.
Thanks for the post.
+Rev thx for saying do
It’s weird how I found you then these messages, all at the same time of getting back into church
Thank you for using your platform to bring the deeper, more important realities of life. You're rockin it!
Good words...living in South Africa these days you just do not now what or whom you are facing when you are just taking your kids to school....so crazy and sad but this helps what goes through your mind each day!! Keep it up and spread the good word !!!!
I'm not an atheist or a religious person, But when I end up in hospital or something happens I always say to myself help me get through this one god... Weird how I've never had god in my mind and I just automatically put my hopes to god when "it hits the fan"
I heard a great man once say that pain is God's megaphone to wake a sleeping world. 🤔 Maybe you weren't the only one calling out
You do make alot of sense, I've done exactly what you were saying... I think I will start my faith with Christianity seeming I always ask for God, I think i've been ignorant for too long... Great channel Btw
+MUGGINS I would love to help in anyway I can going forward. Thx bro.
Good God if I could have back all the time I've spent thinking and being on both sides of this conversation lol
Brother, your words are pure poetry to my ears.
EXACTLY.
New to your channel, catching up on older videos. Thank you for having the courage to make this video. It is comforting to find like minded people. I have learned so much since I started watching. I don't believe in miracles, I depend on them. Thanks again.
I used to be christian but then went to catholic school and became atheist,
For your first problem with atheism I always found that whenever I had a question that my religion teachers couldn't answer, it was always "God did it" or "God works in mysterious ways". The problem is these are just convenient catch-all answers that just act as placeholders for things we don't know or understand. We thought gods made thunder and lightning before we understood the physics behind them, we thought gods pulled the sun across the sky before we figured out the real cause. The thing with the question of where did all this come from, it is an unanswerable question and saying god did it does little to resolve the question and at worst stops all further attempts solve the mystery. The big bang is the most commonly accepted theory because it makes sense from our observations of the current universe, the main one being the the universe is still continually spreading and expanding apart and we can make predictions that come true of that theory.
As for your problem about the meaning of life, what makes you feel that there is any inherent purpose or meaning for our lives? The trillions of lives that have come before us and trillions that will come after us will all one day fade from any living memory and any accomplishments or things they have done with their existence will have been swept away by the winds of time like they never existed at all. In the face of all of this, can you truly say that your life has any inherent purpose in the universe? But from my point of view, its precisely because that it has no inherent purpose or meaning that allows us create any meaning and fulfil whatever purpose we want to in our time here. No one is destined for great things but no one is destined for failure, it becomes entirely up to ourselves to try achieve what we like and not up to some unknown deity condemning you to a fate. Which is a far better view in my opinion.
As for morality, it is all relative to the environment you grew up in. Today's society pretty much all agrees that rape and pillaging is bad, yet if we go back to medieval christian or ancient hebrew societies, we've seen that they were perfectly fine with raping and pillaging from people who weren't apart of their group or had different religions. Yet they all believed in a deity, hence its not divinity that sets our morality but rather ourselves. I believe morality evolves within a society based on which behaviours are beneficial for it, since we are a social animals, we formed packs which grew into tribes and civilisations. Things such as murder and stealing from one another do not benefit the collective group hence they can be seen as bad however at a time when our packs or societies weren't as large as they are today it would be perfectly beneficial to kill and steal from other groups. And as time goes on and our packs grew into civilisations and became a global community we eventually head towards becoming one big group.
I am completely with you on God, and gunfighting, then I saw a bottle of Yuengling in your hand and I believe we may be related!
I just subscibed to your channel (for lack of a better term). Ive watched a number of your videos, but this one put it over the top for me. I really appreciate your articulation of why you believe what you do and how that applies to the warrior mindset. I share the same beliefs and i applaud you for being bold and sharing this in these crazy times. In watching your videos prior i had a feeling just based off of your attitude and character that you were likely a believer. Stay strong brother.
to this day these are my two favorite videos you've made. Hope you don't mind if I use these lines of reasoning in an English paper.
This was incredible! One of the Best conclusions of the existence of God I have Ever heard! I am motivated and inspired by your belief and conviction! Thank you so much for being so dedicated to educating us in Truth and violence.
John it's obvious you're a Christian. And your last name is Love all so obviously you're called to let your light shine bright. Thanks for all you do and God bless.
Just came across this Chanel and I have to say it's extremely good. Thanks my friend.
I am an Army vet who has recently ets'd from active duty. I have been having a tough time wrapping my mind around civilian life. I find your video's very enjoyable and look forward to new uploads. Keep up the good work, some of us deeply appreciate your content.
This is an part from my book "Keep My Commandments" hope you enjoy the info.
The Sixth Commandment
You shall not murder.
Hebrew Shall you murder not
Exod 20:13 (AHRC) you will not murder,
Hebraic Insight...
The Jewish sages note that the word retzach ( strongs Heb 7523) applies only to illegal killing (e.g., premeditated murder or manslaughter) - and is never used in the administration of justice or for killing in war. Therefore KJV’s translation as "thou shalt not kill" is way too broad. This is part of the reason why men find it so easy to take another mans life. Their understanding is to broad, and not narrow enough to clearly define what murder is.
Nakah (strong Heb 5221) is the prime root and applies: to smite - attack - slay- slaughter or kill.
Since man is made in the image of Yahweh , his life is infinitely precious, and only Yahweh Himself has the right to give and take life. In the Mishnah it is written, "Why was only one man (i.e., Adam) created by Yahweh ? - to teach that whoever takes a single life destroys thereby a whole world; and whoever saves one life, the Scripture accounts it as though a whole world had been saved (Sanhedrin 4:5).
While there are 5 different Hebrew words for kill or murder they do not all mean the same thing because each comes from a different scriptural context. For instance the Hebrew word used in the sixth commandment deals with intentionally, premeditated, killing out of malice, in one word 'murder'.
We need to make note that "killing" itself need not have a moral context.
A soldier kills in battle,
An intended murder victim kills in self defense,
A drug dealer kills his competition,
A Doctor kills a patient.
Whether criminal (the drug dealer), civil (the doctor), or righteous (the intended murder victim) killing depends on the context and circumstances.
But murder can be figurative as well as literal. The Talmud notes that shaming another publicly is like murder, since the shame causes the blood to leave the face. Moreover, gossip or slander are considered murderous to the dignity of man. The Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) states, "The evil tongue slays three persons: the utterer of the evil, the listener, and the one spoken about…" Yeshua our LORD also linked the ideas of our words and attitudes with murder.
Matt. 15:19 (ERV) For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornication s, thefts, false witness, railings:
Recent events of some people who have no desire to personally know the Creator and follow His guidebook, in trying to shame political figures are in essence killing that official. There fore they are guilty of murder according to the creators view point.
What makes human life so precious? Consider it from the creators viewpoint. He made us in his image for the purpose of creating in us his character for fellowship. Because of that he is "not willing that any should perish"
2Pet 3:9b (NET) The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some regard slowness, but is being patient toward you, because he does not wish for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
1Tim 2:4 (NET) since he wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
Yeshua explained
John 3:17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world should be saved through him.
However, human life is treated with such indifference in our world. We settle our differences with war, killing hundreds of thousands of other people in the process. Criminals steal not only possessions but their victims lives. Many people view unwanted pregnancies as simply an inconvenience of their sexual activity to the extent that; The CDC reported that from 2000 to 2008; the rate of abortions in the United States has been just below or just above one million unborn babies aborted per each year. Even in our daily newscasts murder is commonly the first topic of the day. Violence is so unexplainably woven into the fabric of our societies that we glamorize it in our literature and entertainment. At the heart of these questions is this one thing: who possesses the authority to take life? Who has the right to make that decision? The emphasis on the word you is paramount. You shall not murder! You are not to deliberately kill. We must make the choice to control our tempers. Being acutely aware of the contexts we find ourselves in will give us knowledge for making righteous choices.
Summary
The Sixth Commandment is about Respect for Human life.
Yahweh asks us to demonstrate love and not hate towards others by not murdering. We must learn to control our tempers, or even especially our greed (aborshine). Taking another person's life is not our right to decide. That judgment is reserved for Yahweh alone. That is the thrust of this Commandment. Yahweh does not allow us to choose to willfully or deliberately take another person's life. The Sixth Commandment reminds us that Yahweh is the giver of life and He alone has the authority to take it or to grant permission to take it. Yahweh wants us to go far beyond avoiding murder. He requires that we not maliciously harm another human being in word or deed. This is why John wrote,
1John 3:15 (ESV) “Whosoever hates his brother is a murderer: and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him”
We see that an example against murder is amplified by Yeshua when He said
Matt 5:21-22 (REV) "you have heard that our forefathers were told, 'do not commit murder; anyone who commits murder must be brought to justice.' 22 But what I tell you is this: anyone who nurses anger against his brother must be brought to justice. Whoever calls his brother 'good for nothing' deserves the sentence of the court who ever calls him 'fool' deserves hellfire"
Yeshua amplified the meaning of murder to include bitter animosity contempt or hateful hostility towards others. Merely harboring malicious attitudes toward others violates the intent of the sixth commandment. You might ask why? The answer is that, it is mental and emotional abuse directed toward others and the desire to see a fellow human being suffer.
Yahweh desires that we treat even those who choose to hate us respectfully and do all within our power to live in peace and harmony with them. He wants us to be builders, not destroyers of good relationships. To accomplish this we must respect this wonderful gift, this precious possession, human life. We must also be ready to defend it when ever possible or needed.
Whenever Soldiers go to war, they do not "Kill" The enemy. They "Strike them down". Summary execution is not described as "Killing". They are "Put to the sword". Execution of criminals is not described as "Killing". It is referred to as "Put to death".
wow this is freaking amazing
God bless great video
Thanks Eli!
I've been enjoying your videos for a while but this video made me a subscriber!
I understand what you mean John and I'm glad you've pointed it out. One of the scriptures that has always helped me explain to others in those situations where I look for proof is to remember this verse about faith.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
Hebrews 11:1-3 NKJV
John, are you a preacher or have you ever preached? Would love to hear you preach.
Pretty cool that you lead bible studies overseas, just as Jesus says "Go into all the world and preach the gospel..."
Great video, great points, keep it up!
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He is PREACHING!!
@@sonnyspawn4435 I was moreso asking if he is a "designated" or "full-time" preacher for his congregation. And I would love to hear those lessons if he was.
J W I know what you were thinking BROTHER!!All we need is JESUS AND OUR BIBLES!!!!
I am an atheist and I love your channel. Thank you for your service as well.
John, I can not like you enough man. I️ really appreciate all the videos you make and the way you present everything. You are a really good guy.
Most important video you’ve ever done John! I’ve followed you for some time and have picked up a lot of useful weapons training tips but that will pale with this message you’ve brought with this video. I have a feeling your position as warrior but peace keeper first will reach many that might not otherwise be open to the love of Jesus! As a retired LEO I understand the influence someone like you may have! I have viewed many of your instructional videos and have learned some valuable lessons. Having said that none have ever made me more proud of you than this one! I intend to forward it along! God bless you!
As a Christian I love this. As a person who would defend and protect. I agree to the fullest
God didn't want robot followers. So he gave us free will. Everyone has to make up their own mind. As for me and my house we believe in the one that put everything into existence. love your videos Man. keep up the good work and God bless you immensely.
+Kevin Roberts thanks Kevin - will do
RattyB75 Then you're making God the author of sin. Your claim that "everything is preordained" can only reside with the premise that if everything is preordained, then God wanted sin to happen. It's different, then, when saying that just because God knows what will happen because He's perfect, doesn't mean that He forces this upon anyone. That would then make Him tyrannical forcing those to love Him vs allowing those to make that decision when He draws them. That, then, is not consistent with freedom. That would then be slavery. Adam and Eve had a willful relationship, and, since Eve was deceived (even though that was a willful allowance, she did not have to take the fruit. From your perspective, God preordained - forced - her do take it), there was then the need for reconciliation. You, then, have to hold to this pattern of illogical reasoning because if you drop this, then your whole system falls (I'm assuming 5 point Calvinism, or something close). However, our "free will" is limited. We actually do not have free will until we are in Christ because Christ lives in "me." Prior to that, our free will is limited because if it weren't, evil would be above divinity. That means that evil could be just as powerful as God. Since it is not, we see this all over Scripture where someones evil is ended, or limited, then, that would mean God limits our freedom of doing only evil. We can do nothing truly "good" until we have met the conditions He has laid out for us and follow them with OUR whole hearts. If everything is preordained, and we don't have at least limited free will, then there is no reason for the Cross. He wants worshippers, not slaves, or people who are forced into a relationship. You have to keep this falsity to keep irresistible grace, election and limited atonement. Since those, too, are incorrect, the rest of that particular system is demolished. Jesus tells us to love the Lord our God with all OUR heart, mind, soul and strength...and our neighbor. He does not say, love the Lord your God with all MY...it's willful. Jesus also says that IF YOU abide. That means that you don't have to, as in, He cannot force you to do so, it's a choice. Clearly, then, your doctrine is not represented in Scripture.
RattyB75 God knowing all , doesn't mean he stops you from doing stupid things. He gave us free will to choose good or evil . Just because he knows all doesn't change it
RattyB75 you know what, I feel sorry for you. you are so sure that you are right. well I'm sure I'm right, and we're just going to have to disagree. what if you're wrong though, that's a long time to regret. I'm done with this conversation you have a great life.
***** Calm down. You really didn't say much in your original comment. Are you saying we don't have free will? You'd be wrong...sort of, as I already explained. Is everything "preordained?" Not in the fact that God knows and forces something to happen. Just because He knows, doesn't mean He's the author of it, nor wants it to happen. That's not an all loving God either. He knows if you'll backslide. Does He want you to? No. Does He force you? No. You, by a limited free will, choice, can decide if you want to stay in His love or not. Why don't you address what I said rather than "pseudo-intellectually" dodging it? It's either your an "used to be Christian" atheist, or, one who doesn't clearly understand what you just wrote in your original comment. If the former, it's quite useless to continue. If the latter, then my original address is quite certainly good enough to refute yours.
You are what is missing in todays world. Very sensible explanation and I appreciate that you use your platform to speak about a topic that could have an adverse affect on your channel but yet still choose to speak truth in a world that doesn't seem to want to hear it. I think you have done it in a way that will reach people that will not be able to be reached in church or by traditional methods that tend to drive people away. Also you are a great example that shows that you do not have to be weak, or run over top of just because you believe in God. Good job man!! Love your videos
Appreciate your videos, bud! This is one of the best!
You're as much a missionary and theologian as you are a firearms instructor. And a gentleman as much as a necessary Savage. Your channel has quickly become of particular interest to me and I appreciate your videos. Keep em comming! Do I sense correctly that you may be an R.C. Sproul fan? Lol
wow - what epic encouragement.Definitely an R.C Sproul fan.
Talking about God and guns while drinking beer.
This is the true America.
I would like to say that even though you could possibly be a cosmic "accident", as you said, that doesn't mean you don't have a purpose. You find your own purpose. In a scenario where the Abrahamic God does not exist then life would still have meaning but is whatever meaning you give it. Each individual would have their own purpose that they chose. Also just because science can't explain something now doesn't mean it can't in the future. All of civilized earth at one point believed the earth was flat and that the sun revolved around us. We have since disproved both of those. Also I think accident is an incorrect way of describing that scenario seeing as an accident has to have an outside force cause it. So even an accidental universe would have a creator but it would be a clutzy and unintending one.
God of the gaps is as present as our knowledge is limited. You might be barking up the wrong tree but we still gotta love the guy for all the good works he does.
Excellent . Going to listen to part 2 now. Thank you for sharing truth. Already respected you. Respect you even more now . You are a true warrior.
Sooo many similar parallels to you and I.....however, you are gifted with the ability to verbalize things ...a man worth watching and learning from....thank you
This really helped me believe in God. Thank you John.
I understand the Warrior Poet aspect a little bit better now. This is very thought provoking, and excellent as always
God damn I spoke too soon. This is deep. Ridiculously so.
I've heard theological scholars with less thought out theories.
Thx bro
Yours is my favorite channel (on firearms and related) besides MC Rider (motorcycles). I am 58 and just got my CCW here in California. I have been involved in firearms since I was 12 and was once a Reserve cop. I have never desired to do that (CCW) until recently and I believe that the Holy Spirit was prompting me somehow. I will continue to train as I try to train on my motorcycle for safety. May God richly bless you and your family and your channel. Keep preaching it, brother.
Thank you for articulating all of this so well!
Hey John, I'm currently reading "Stand Strong America" by Jason Jimenez and Alex McFarland. It talks about the faith of our founders and how our country has veered away from the America they envisioned. It also explains how we as Christians have let the country go in the wrong direction. I think you might enjoy reading it also, especially considering our current social and political climate.
thanks for the tip bro
Jingoistic bullshit