GOD & GUNFIGHTING (Pt.2)
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- 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 feel the need to thank you. Your video started my change but your comments to other followers strengthened it. I'm that guy that you've successfully reached and changed his life. Thank you my friend.
very welcome. This is a good encourager to keep up my responses to comments. This can be pretty arduous!
Cwelder Ragoo Amen Brother! God is ALWAYS Great!
Hallelujah!
When god use people as a tool, you will know. God bless
Welcome to the light my friend. Even though life is difficult with Jesus by your side you will endure things that you've never thought possible before. It is very true in the darkest of times yay though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me!
You’ve accomplished something in 30 mins that I haven't had much success with in 10 years; explain that God exists, Jesus is He, and that we still need people who will fight evil with the Word of God. And if necessary, with physical weaponry too.
Amen brother:)
Just came to Christ this year. 24 years old, also just bought my first gun. I need to do more to spread the gospel and spread the God-given rights within the constitution.
John I have watched this video series about 10 times in the last year and everytime I watch it I slowly become more christian as an agnostic
Awesome! Watch it 10 more times 😜
Watch some of Ben Shapiro’s arguments for the existence of God.
After you have Christ in you receive the Holy Spirit you will turn from sin. This is the type of attitude that God wants a person to do good things. Yes we have all been Wicked I have done so many wicked things and I know that I got convicted so many times by the holy spirit for doing wicked things. Sin is wicked. We were all told to turn from our Wicked Ways. But a lot of churches out here would tell you to keep on sinning that there's nothing wrong with sin and they are so wrong. The church is used to not act like this. And the Bible even talks how the church would be in the end days and we are in the end of days. I'm not trying to point blame but look how bad Society has changed since the legalization of same-sex marriage. This life is spiraling out of control. And people are running out of time for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
listen to some ravi zacharias he is also superb in this aspect
Have faith Troy. The more faith you have, the more Jesus works in your life, reinforcing your faith. Take that next step.
Love it. Jesus is real. I came to Christ my last year in the AF in 99. I once was dead but now I am alive.
Amen.
There are wolves, there are sheep, and there are us the Sheepdogs, yet without Christ we as sheepdogs may turn into wolves. God bless you brother.
+Homicideinvestigate 👊
Or you could be co-shepherds or undershepherds with Christ and do more than protect, but go and teach and serve and guide. Just a thought. Heard it at my church in a hymn actually.
John Lovell "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me" John 14:6
Mr Lovell, if I don't meet you in this world, I'll see you on the streets of gold my brother. Until then, keep up your fight and keep wearing the full armor of our creator. God bless.
Well said sir well said
Some of us are reformed wolves too. But thank God for redemption!
“The Lord bless you
and keep you;
25 the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
26 the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.” Amen Brother
“The blessing” a song you can find here on RUclips. So good.
The priestly blessing from Numbers 6. I love that. I pray that blessing on John as well.
Amen.
Wow 3 years old and this found me when I needed it most. A message with Gods anointing in these times so desperately needed. Thank you Jesus for men like you John.....
wow I'm with you 100% my brother in Christ! thank you and God bless you!
+Rob Dean (rdean45acp) 👊👊👊
hey john, while you were in the ranger battalions did most of your comrades have a similar mindset when it came to religion? im currently serving but i dont really find that type of that mentality too often where im at. im considering moving to an mos that shares similarities to rangers. im not against or for religion i just have never taken either side of the fence. im wondering if its important for me to make a decision and if its necessary in that type of job. thanks for the videos john and if you reply thanks for that too.
054792austin check out a book called Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, and then serve in whatever mos makes the most sense to you (mos choice not related to reading the book). Thanks for your service!
John,
This was an amazing explanation of the practical, logical reasons behind your belief system. If we, as Christian men, could all display like boldness with humility we would be much more effective in our individual missions and callings. I have recently discovered your channel and I'm enjoying it greatly. Keep it up, You have a real gift.
Kelly Medders,
Lead Pastor / Connect Church of Jacksonville, FL
@@054792austin maybe you're the one that needs to get your comrades to be that way. Need a seed. Everybody needs to have the Holy Spirit in their life.
This and the fact that America is the only place in the world where these beliefs are truly protected is why I am joining the marines.
fuck off kid
Good for you kid. Don't pay any attention to these communist butt holes.
SuperPenguin5495 His willingness to serve protects your ability to be a scumbag. You should find a way to serve others rather than serving your self
Myles Johnson Thank for your service son. God bless you and your future
@@SuperPenguin5495 do you not have a conscience? Use what God gave you.
Hey John, I've been a fan of yours for a while now. I've always felt called to be a warrior of truth, a sheepdog for The Shepherd, but at 21 years of age, with few role models to look up to...What is truth, and what is my role in fighting for it??..I've really been soul searching, and following your videos about being a Warrior Poet has been encouraging. However, your 'God & Gunfighting 1 + 2' has been the most motivational argument I've ever heard! As a young Christian living in South Africa, hearing a confession like this, from a man such as yourself - whom I look up to - ... You've inspired me with a new hope and faith to pursue truth..and to stand for it. While I must still find my calling in life, Life has found me, and on that I can stand firm . Thanks for sharing. Keep your Warrior Poet videos coming, you're filling a need in the lives of future defenders of truth.
- Love the beard by the way! If you ever come to SA, I would be very interested in attending one of your courses. Matt
Hi Matt, hope your soul searching is going well! I trust you are still motivated and pursuing God 2 years later! Keep it up! - another south african.
@Blake Murray I'm truly hoping I am misunderstanding the verses you wrote in that order. I'm hoping it's not what it seems to be; which is to say John is not a saved man and that Matt, the OP, shouldn't follow look up to him.
@Blake Murray God also said: Judge not lest ye be judged... 🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for this video.
In 1997 I died after a motorcycle accident and had the opportunity to meet God. I came back with clarity on my purpose in life. After almost 18 years in Law Enforcement and seeing the worst that humans can do to each other, I sometimes lose the meaning of that conference with God. On times too numerous to mention I have walked through doors not sure what awaited me, but secure in my brothers and sisters beside me and that whatever should happen we were not in this fight alone. Thank you for helping me to remember why we protect and defend persons we don't know and love those we may never meet.
John 10:11-18
Been in a similar situation. Right on. Also LE. Stay safe brother.
Thank you for your faith and service.
Thank you for having the courage to share your faith...!!!
Thanks!! God bless you and please do more videos like this!
thank you! Will do.
Dude, awesome video and message. I know that will bless many others during these end times and hopefully many will see that Jesus is the way. Be blessed bro.
@@vi-kingsoftball2899 Amen...
@@WarriorPoetSociety regarding making more videos like this, I'd like to offer to help you. I spend many hours learning about Christian apologetics and theology and believe I can offer a lot of value helping with script, prep, and ideas.
Agreed! Please do more like this!
Dude, I love it that you took the time and had the courage to do a video like this. So often from the Christan perspective it feels like society expects us to keep our religion to ourselves, but if we believe that we have heard the best news since the dawn of time and we keep that to ourselves, what does that say about us? I have never heard anyone else on RUclips share their testimony so well and so confidently, and I'm very glad you did. Keep it up, God bless!
Thank you WP for using this platform to speak the truth. The risk to damaging your business and brand is amazingly outweighed by the risk of eternal judgement for those you may reach.
Thank you for your courage brother.
I absolutely love the "split time in two"!! Wow. Keep going man!
that was an excellent perspective. time counted down until what? now it counts up to what? how do atheists explain that away? by weakly changing AD to CE. thats all they did.... its like having a family photo but all they did was cut dads face out of the family photo and kept the photo.
I'm just now watching this video and this is EXACTLY the thing that stuck me the most too!
Wow. The hair is standing up on my arms. The best sermon I’ve heard in a long time. Thank you.
I'm not a Christian and I've always called myself an atheist, but I've always felt like something's been tapping me on my shoulder and guiding me towards something. I'm afraid to say what it might be and fear that this could be a recurring barrier in my life. Thanks for the video. Your words have struck me.
Enjoyed it so much, I had some tears welling up to the end while you were witnessing. Praise Jesus! because he is alive.
God is great! I'm so glad I got saved, it's been about 1.5 years now, and I've never been happier! God has changed my life so much, my attitude, leadership, relationship with friends,family, my wife and kids. God is awesome!
Awesome to hear it Seth!
I think your logic is sound, as is your knowledge of history. I loved that you referenced C.S. Lewis a few times. He was truly brilliant and his work continues to lead people to the truth that is Christianity. May God use this video of yours to lead more people to Himself. Nice job.
Thanks! I'm a bit of a nerd at heart and Lewis is a great hero of mine - 23-24 of his books read to date. Glad you love him too.
John Lovell Lewis was an atheist in his younger day,he was truly touched by God to spread his message,isn't God great in the fact that he used a nonbeliever to convert and reach so many......new subscriber here,but your message and presentation is outstanding brother,keep up the great work !! God Bless....
And there was Paul.
@Kenny J This is very strange to hear. Perhaps you are thinking of someone else. C.S. Lewis was (and is even in death) an internationally recognized and respected scholar. He taught at both Oxford and Cambridge universities. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. While he is perhaps best known for his Christian apologetic works and novels, he was also a well-known scholar who wrote numerous academic works. Some of those which are still used as graduate and post-graduate references include: A Preface to Paradise Lost (1942), The Personal Heresy: A Controversy (with E.M.W. Tillyard, 1939), English Literature in the Sixteenth Century, Excluding Drama (1954), Studies in Words (1960), An Experiment in Criticism (1961), and The Discarded Image: An Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Literature (1964). The foregoing demonstrate Lewis' brilliant mind and creative application of logical principals. As a lawyer and law professor I find Lewis to be a highly respected figure who demonstrated irrefutable logic and whose writing is a wonderful demonstration of critical thinking. Mr. Lovell seems quite right to call Lewis a hero; he is certainly one of mine.
@Kenny J Appealing to the authority of those whose intellect is far inferior to he whom they criticize is not any basis for a strong argument. Lewis was a giant of Christian philosophy and greatly respected by his peers, Tolkien being among them.
Instead of relying on what mediocre men have to say about someone whose brilliance they could never hope to match , why not go directly to the source and make your own determination about the man? If you want to start with something quick and extraordinarily entertaining, yet sacrificing none of Lewis's profound insight into the nature of the human relationship with the forces of the spiritual world, I recommended The Screwtape Letters. You'll probably begin to understand, and it can be finished in a few hours.
What I find interesting is all of the brothers in Christ on this site, makes my day! God be with you all! Great video also!
My wife and I have a new, Higher respect for you now! We’re both God fearing Christians, and love to watch your videos. We go to the range and love to target practice. We like the challenge and a little friendly competition. Shooting a nice AR is pure rock and roll! Hearing you say, you believe in Jesus Christ, and back it with undeniable truth and logic is bliss! Thank you for your service, from 2 older Vets!
“To protect and defend”!
This video series not only changed my life, but saved it as well. I stumbled across your channel and have been hooked ever since. After seeing this video you have re-light a fire within me. Thank you and god bless!
Wow. THRILLED I could be a small part of this. Thank you back.
It's always awe-inspiring, magnificent to listen to a man speak of the Lord who has been tried in battle. This is where the Lord stands by men and women who would give their life for their fellow man and country. Thanks for the vid John.
I remember watching this video years ago. It was just as inspiring as it is today. I been with my wife for over 32 years. We raised two incredible sons together and still going strong, thank God. I spent several years overseas in the Middle East as a contractor at CENTCOM and SOCCENT. My faith in God has been tested in so many ways. I’m so grateful he helped me stay focused and pulled me and my family through. A chaplain at SOCCENT gave me this cool SF Bible. The front cover is titled “Liberty.” It has a photo of an SF soldier skydiving. It has cool SF photos and historical info. It’s one of my most cherished possessions. Thank you for staying faithful and leading the way for so many people. I hope to meet you someday and introduce my wife and sons to you. May God continue to bless you and your family.
John, I 'm a retired police officer and have only recently started to watch your videos on RUclips. The training topics you cover and the way you share your passion is something special! I can tell that you truly want too impart not only practical knowledge but personal/spiritual ideas. I just watched "Home Schooling" and "God & Gunfighting Pt. 1 & 2. Now I know where your ethos and core values originate from. The fact that you are driven to share with us your beliefs in a open and honest way is heartening. I am truly grateful. Last year as an adult I made my Communion & Confirmation and now on a Journey . Thank You and
God Bless!!!!
Amen brother.We need more warriors for Christ that will spread the gospel and defend the reasoning that we have one true God and his son Jesus. I love your channel and you keep up the good work.
+Charles Driggers thx Charles
I'm new to Warrior Poet channel. Just watched this two-parter for the first time.
IMO, no controversy. I agree 1000%
Thank you John. Good that more of us are standing up & speaking the truth.
He can't be denied (especially in the last day)!
One of the few clips of yours I haven't seen. Deep and heavy and spot on. Keep doing Gods work John.
I agree 100%! Not only do i agree with your mindset but i know of about 60 plus warriors of GOD who belive and are walking out exactly what your talking about! Really appreciate this material! Would love to see more on this topic as well as Warrior profiles!
Just found this video. Thank you I have been struggling with my faith for the past few years and this video I think got me pointing in the right direction again
Please also check out the channel Capturing Christianity.
Truly loved your testimony and feel your deep love for God, Jesus and our fellow humans. When I decided to go to the military, I had just finished a two year mission preaching repentance in the name of our Lord. Most folks wouldn't grasp my motivation to do one or the other, even less both. But my love of God and Jesus were also the motivation to serve the country that had given me so much. To defend my fellow humans with a weapon was and is a way to show my thankfulness, give a little back for all the blessings I receive. I believe I have to give freely, with the pure love of Christ. And if that means to stop Evil with a weapon, than I have no deeper problems with that. As long as I don't start the fight, give a chance or two to repent...
Some say "Do no harm but take no s**t". I believe that's why Peter had a sword in the Garden of Gethsemane. In normal time he would have used it for self-defence. But in that moment his timing for self-defence was off. The ultimate Sacrifice of Love only could be done by surrender, so Jesus had to heal the soldier's ear. Still the moment also served to show His power and gentleness. Being in tune with the Holy Ghost is probably the most important. Only by the Love of God we can be sure to know when what it right. There are times to sacrifice and times to fight.
Very powerful and moving testimony John. My story is similar to yours. I joined the military as an atheist at 19, then met my to-be wife who was also active duty and a Christian. I came to Jesus about 1 year later, through her testimony and Godly example.
Loving your videos so far, I've been wanting to find a guy who has military experience and advice on situations awareness, mindset, tactics, etc yet is a Godly man. Great videos, keep it up, and take care brother.
+Joe Messmer thanks Joe 👍
Such a great video. I love what you're doing with the Warriorpoet society and spreading this message is so important. Rock on brother. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🔫🔫🇺🇸🤘🏻
John, I stumbled across your channel a few weeks ago while browsing videos of gun reviews, training philosophies, etc. & I'm glad I did. I've enjoyed your knowledge, insight, and (believe it or not) entertainment! Lol! Now on a serious note. This 2 part video is exactly what my wife and I have been needing over the last month or so. Our oldest son, 20, (one of the young folks you spoke of) has been struggling with his faith recently. I'm really hoping that as part of my campaign to win him back to Christ, he will allow me to share and watch this video with him. If you do happen to see this comment on a 2 year old video, please say a prayer for him. Keep fighting the good fight brother!!
Absolutely SUPERB! I have a 16y/o son that accepted Christ about 7 years ago. As a typical teen he wouldn't get up for church. I stopped pushing when it hit me that I was getting VERY angry and actually VERY nasty because he wouldn't get up. Yelling and cussing to get someone to go to church doesn't make sense. He is somewhere is the great unknown abyss now as far as "religion". I am gonna use this to try and turn it around. Thanks so very much for your work. I am a local cop in Georgia. Not a TACTICAL guy but I do consider myself a Sheepdog. This has also solidified my reasoning behind what I do.
"You can't have National morality apart from religious principle." - George Washington
Thank you so much John for being a Warrior for Christ in a world where we are shamed so much. I Tend to find that our faith is pretty silent in The firearm community. As a trainer I Can't help but include Christ in my instruction because that is where everything in my life stems from. Your videos are very encouraging, especially when I get to hear about your faith. Thank you for the Warrior poet society and God bless you
I appreciate you and am very proud of you, for being who you are and not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For the last 30 years I have been a missionary in many places, mountains and jungle. Tribal people mostly in South Asia. Always the training kicks in from being in the service. in the early ‘70s, whenever and wherever I go. But my greatest strength and protection comes, from the shared belief and confidence in God and knowing Him personally.
I am so thrilled that you share your beliefs openly and without reservation. Not worried if you are accepted or received. That you take a stand in today’s world, where so many hide or try to blend in with the crowd. God bless you and I pray that what ever you put your hands to, you will prosper.
You know, I read several of the comments and again was encouraged that I am not alone. John, this is your ministry and I not only agree with you, but I thank God you have chosen to pursue it.
Wow man I've been watching your videos and you are the Pinnacle of what I wish to be some day. I'm a Catholic from small town Nebraska and I've always wanted to be a Ranger. I've been looking for the soldiers who have a deep faith in what they are fighting for. Thank you this helps a lot. God Bless
Amen brother. Thank you for this. I was saved 5 years ago, through a really dark moment that God had to bring me to in order to bring me to Him. I grew up a jehovahs witness, wasn't too terrible hard to break away from them because of how legalistic they are and how sheltered I was raised, but thankful Christ came for me and showed me Who He really is, and what He really did. The witnesses miss the mark by a long shot and make it about works and their own interpretation of scripture, and the big one is diminishing Christ to just a perfect man without any form of being Deity. Anyways, I appreciate this video series and what you do. God bless you and take care.
You were SPOT ON! May the word of God, through you, and the gospel be preached to all nations and peoples.
For me and my house, we will follow the Lord.
We love God, because he loved us first and I love you my brother in Jesuscrist, amen. God bless!
Great vids. I'm going to listen again with my boys. Thank you!
"The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." -John 1:5
Your argument for the existence of God is so succinctly put that it is more convincing in half an hour than many long sermons I've attended. I don't say this to put anyone down, but just to let you know that you continue to inspire me to be a better Christian and a better person- and I thank you sincerely for that;)
Thank you! Been struggling with my faith a bit these last few years. This was most helpful!
Great series, man. These thoughts are well put together and perfectly explained. Do you do any sort of local ministry? If not, you should consider it. Definitely seems like the Lord has given you a gift for it!
+Decheka4 thanks man, and yes I do
These two videos were your best, in my humble opinion. I appreciate everything you do on your channel, but this is the stuff that really hits home with me. Well done, and God bless.
I totally agree with you. We both have the same Lord and Savior. God Bless. I am sometimes amazed at how many gun guys are christian. Not because we are violent but because we take seriously our obligation to protect our family, neighbors if attacked by criminals and our nation if called to do so. I'm sixty-nine today and received Jesus when I was twenty-five. Like the Apostle Paul as your walk becomes longer you don't become arrogant but humbled as you realize more and more how holy and loving God is.
Thank you so much for being willing to share your belief. I was born and raised in a Christian home, but realized after living for 35 years that I did not really know Jesus. I knew a lot about Him, but did not know Him. Long story short, He brought me through circumstances that brought me face to face with the reality of who I was and what He had done for me. I found in Him a friend that never fails and as you said a friend worth dying for. I would also say He is to me a friend worth living for. I will never be the same, now that I know him. Thank you again for sharing a little of your story.
John, I found your video to be comforting. To hear you speak as you do about the Lord and Savior like you do, restores hope. The way you explained your views and truth is truly the example of your Warrior Poet heart. Jesus is the way the truth and the light. I loved this video and cant wait for more like this. Love your Warrior Poet series too. I got one for you if you're taking requests.
While I disagree with some of the details regarding history, I just purchased my first bible, should be here Friday. Your message resonated with me, I'll commit to reading it in its entirety. Keep up the good work
+Jon Kent thx bro, and glad we connected on IG. If you have any disagreements on the history - I'm a pretty chill person to hash stuff out with.
Whatever the final outcome on your beliefs, you will not be disappointed. I did the same thing. I began disinterested, but it hooked me. It just has everything. Adventure, soldiers on campaign, autobiographies of dirt poor peasants and kings alike,poetry,philosophy, tragedy, hope and mystery. Just power through the genealogies ;-)
Hey brother, God bless you. I am a Christian also, and I am proud to have men like you along side me. I am working on it, but it is so awesome how you put Jesus number one, and do all in Him. I am trying but sometimes that is hard for me to put anyone in front of my kids....but I know He should be very first...all the time. I also love your sense of humor, your intellect, and your teaching. I am glad I found your channel a while ago...God bless you and your family brother, you are my favorite RUclipsd. I would love to train with you one day John, keep on doing what you are doing, I love you brother and I love how you just put it out there. You are one of the best out there brother, people would do well to strive to be the type of man you are. God bless brother!
God's word never comes back void. Please keep speaking it.
Amen brother, well spoken. Thanks for what your doing. Thanks for your service.
Finding myself to be much like you, I know a brother when I see one! I've just discovered your channel and it is one of my new favorites; I appreciate all the insight and perspective you give in addition to all the help you provide - I am learning quite a lot. Much thanks and grace to you!
thanks brother
John, I’ve been a warrior poet follower/subscriber for quite a while now. For some reason (RUclips) I have just now (election 2020) seen these two videos. God bless you, this is spot on.
Thank you for making these videos man and for your dedication to study and sharing your thoughts. I rededicated my life today back to Jesus. I grew up in church in a lineage of devout Christians but I have went astray and went away from my calling. Thank you so much for sharing and opening my eyes back up to the most important thing. It’s so easy to be distracted in the world of tech. Thank you for your service and your teaching. You make a great role model for us family men in these last days and anyone.
AMEN! Got to see you at the TGC 2018 round table and am glad to know were are on the same side :-) May God continue to bless you as you get this message out. Sharing!
Thank you for expressing your faith, thank you for serving our country, for speaking up for truth. I'd originally saw a video of yours about "gun grip", found this suggested a couple days later, I am a subscriber now for sure. May God bless you, your family and your channel. Please continue to put out videos of your weapon skills, and your Christianity and how it relates to your channel and life. So many lost that need the Lord Jesus in their lives, and what a cool way to reach those.
I have worked my way through your channel watching your videos and realized rather quickly that you know your trade well. I also could tell rather quickly that you are a man with depth. I am an older now Marine grunt that was deployed nearly a year in the middle east, as well as other places around the world during my years of service. I worked my way to this early video and it did my heart good. I too am a warrior and a Christian. You speak with knowledge and conviction. I subscribed to your channel tonight. We are in a time now that will test men and our resolve. Thank you.
Thank you for your preaching of God! I’ve been following you for a little while and after my wife found God again after loosing him through anxiety and depression she has been reenlightened and through her to me I’ve been seeing more clearly. I was baptized at 10 and am 43 now. I’ve always lived my life as well as I can. I am watching your God and gunfight got video from 2016 and thought I would thank you for it. Thanks brother! Keep up the good word!👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
WOW!!! Would you have seen yourself as this philosopher back in Ranger School? Proud of you! Proud FOR you! You're brilliant!!!
+Kevin Frazier haha, I am not. But I'm learning every day! Thx bro
Oh my goodness, this was just amazing! So beautifully, clearly and brilliantly said. Praise the Lord!
LOVE IT!
Thanks for speaking what you believe! When a man believes in something, it shows... he is not afraid to share the truth!
John,
I have never left a comment on a single RUclips platform before, but this video spoke volumes to me. I'm 30 and have a beautiful wife and 3 boys. I was raised in church and raise my family the same. I feel encouraged and strengthened by your words. Thank you for sharing this. You have a new life long subscriber.
Brilliant. Absolutely one of the best intellectual and philosophical explanations of personal faith that I have heard. I would have loved to have you as one of my students in Denver Seminary back in the day. Makes me want to see it over and over again. Great job.
Glad to find your channel and to see a man logically argue his faith. Thanks for the blessing of this series. Iron sharpens iron! God Bless!
I just became a bigger fan of yours. As a believer myself I always get excited when someone speaks out like this. Keep it up, do not be discraged for he is with you.
OH!!!! that's why warrior poet!!! i couldn't believe my ears when you shared the gospel. sooo happy! God bless you and your family more!
I was also excited when I watched this video. I was worse than a little kid! How sweet it is to read these comments and see so many brothers and sisters in Christ who support this narrative!!! God bless you, my friend.
I will carry Christ's banner into ever life battle. Keep your eyes upon Jesus and even in failure there will be victory. Thank you brother.
Just came across this and I'm proud to call you a brother!!
I commented on pt 1 and now I have to comment on part 2. I absolutely love this. This is beautiful. John for President.
You're truly an inspiration. Refreshing to see someone with your skills and experiences who is still wise enough and humble enough to pay homage to the creator of the universe. Sharing both part 1 and part 2 with all my friends. Thank you sir. I hope we meet someday.
Wow its great to know that there are other like minded people out there. Preach!
Amazing. I regret that I can only give one “like”.
Thank you for Speaking up on this topic and putting your faith out there. As a fellow Brother in Christ it is encouraging to see people using the gifts that the Lord has given them in the areas He has placed them to reach as many as possible. Keep up the good fight and know you are being prayed for.
This two part video has helped open my eyes even further to not only the existence of God, but the fact that He IS Almighty and He DOES love us, and care. Who else sends their own son to die an excruciating death for both wealthy and poor people alike? What could possibly be more painful? All for you and me? Why should I pursue anything other than the love of Christ? Thank you, John, for sharing this. God bless!
You are an Inspiration! God bless you!
Didn’t know you’re a warrior and Christian = subscribed
Empathy and compassion is the defining characteristics of a just warrior.
Evil is real, and can only be overcome by the FORCE of good.
Sometimes God's work is agonizing, but just and honorable.
Great vid! Thank you for fighting the good fight. Bless!
True warrior poets are open minded. We discuss important concepts of truth and belief because they shape our politics and our world. Thanks for sharing your testimony in a way where all true men can share and speak their beliefs whether they fully agree or not. Respect, truth, knowledge, humility, open-mindedness, conviction. Warrior poets.
John, I am in full agreement with you on the subject of God. My mom was a cancer survivor from back when the mortality rate of breast cancer was about 75-80%. She had surgery and told doctors no to chemo and radiation. If the cancer was removed God would not have it return and spread. That was her belief and she was cancer free from 77 until she passed in 2014 at 86 years old. I believe that whatever the world throws at you, God can and most times will see you through it. Also when it comes to guns I tell everyone my guns are to save lives not take them. If a bad guy happens to die in a shooting with me his death was not my intent. Stopping the threat and saving whoever the target is, is what I used my gun for. (and to stay alive myself)... Peace brother.... I really like your videos and am learning and confirming a lot of things this world has in store for us...
+69gunnr cool story about your mom. Thx for sharing. I do think God works through medical means as well, so for those reading on, medical treatment is a good idea. If you get hit, pray while putting on a tourniquet.
69gunnr if your Intent is to not kill, but just try to stop the threat, your going to be in jail. for you to use lethal force, you must be willing to kill the threat! ask a lawyer if you doubt me. if you shoot someone and the police come and you tell them you were just trying to stop the threat, and weren't trying to kill the person, then you didn't have justifiable use of the deadly force. you should get some training. I'm not trying to be shady, but it could benefit you a lot.
Hey bro I am trained and continue to train and if you tell the police you "tried" to kill the bad guy you then become a criminal and you are prosecuted and by your statement WILL be found guilty. If you shoot a bad guy and he is down and clearly out of the fight and you shoot again to kill him you become a murderer. You only shoot a bad guy TO STOP THE THREAT. No more no less. This is one of the first things taught when you go to a proper training facility. I understand what you say and I will kill a threat to me in a heartbeat if it's needed but I will not murder anyone ever. There is a difference in homicide and murder bro.
69gunnr the definition of homicide is one man killing another first off. and second, I never said anything about if the threat is down and u should shoot again. I said when you decide to use the leathal force, you must be willing to kill. if you tell a cop you didn't mean to kill him, you WILL GO TO JAIL. obviously u haven't had a good trainer if you have trained. like I said ask a lawyer. if your going to get to the point that your willing to use deadly force, there can't be a hesitation about whether u wanna just lets say shoot him in the leg. that's murder (which is also homicide ). please stop arguing about something you obviously are wrong about and have no clue what your talking about. do some reasearch and then please reply. cheers!
+Dabkilla spirited little chat I see
Thank you for these two great videos on your beliefs. They are my beliefs as well. As for the dogma questions, I am a Catholic. There is a lot of dogma there, however, my faith is in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Catholic Church is where I practice my faith but my realationship with Jesus is a personal relationship weather I'm Catholic, Baptist or any other Christian church. God Bless You and again thank you.
From a Lutheran brother AMEN !!
I’m Catholic. I don’t know the difference between the varying versions of Christianity.
Luke Robinson
Hey brother,
Let me know if you'd like to talk about it sometime.
Love, in Christ,
-Matthew
Matthew Ellisor Gladly!
Luke Robinson for great resources on differences between Catholics and protestants check out this link- ruclips.net/p/PLBby84KboLbHnG56Xzlq_91kxhfeSHp_b
Very well spoken. I’m grateful for men like you who stand in the gaps with confidence in Christ and love for others. Proverbs 3:3-4 NIV
[3] Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. [4] Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
Your love for God, Jesus and others is apparent and your faithfulness is encouraging. In Christ, Vinny
I don't know how I just found these videos, but John, this is one of the most eloquent, well-thought, and well delivered examinations and explanations of the question of religion and the existence of God I've found over the course of my (admittedly short) twenty-three years. Growing up Christian (by the way, I appreciated that you included Mormons in that category - far too many people seem to miss the detail that we are in fact Christian), many of the points you made were things I've always accepted and believed, but they weren't things I'd have thought to articulate in the manner in which you did, and I found your line of reasoning and conviction wonderfully refreshing. Referencing C.S. Lewis always helps. It's far too common for those who run in religious circles to slip into their respective religions' vernacular and assume everyone outside that world understands, which usually leads to a waste of a potentially life-altering and soul-saving conversation, and a waste this was not. Thank you for taking the time to share your convictions and testimony with the world. In The Book of Mormon there's a verse (Alma 48:17, I believe) discussing a particular military leader named Moroni, which says, "...if all men had been, and were, and would be, like unto Moroni... the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever; yea, the devil would never have power of the hearts of the children of men." It's safe to say the same is true of men like unto John Lovell.
Fantastic video,fantastic channel. keep up the good work John. God bless!
Well said. God bless bother. Appreciate your courage and wisdom.
Thank you Jesus! I saw your interview with Clint Smith and decided to check out your channel. Twenty or so videos later, I now know why I keep watching!
Just started watching your videos about a week ago. Stumbled upon your testimony video, and then these two. Very impressed. Blessed even. Keep the faith.
Excellent. Amazing deconstruction.
I absolutely loved your video. Thank you for coming forward in this tacticool world & confessing your love for Jesus. My question for you is how to keep your faith in very hard times. I keep praying for help & guidance but sometimes I feel like my prayers fall on deaf ears.
God Bless & thanks for your wisdom
Matthew Dionne , I've fallen out of faith last year when I thought God was not listening to me too. But just recently, I rediscovered faith when I realised that God was just giving me the opportunity to grow. And that's why he held back a little while, why he didn't give me what I wanted straight away, why even though I shed tears calling for him to deliver me, he didn't. Patience had to be learned from my end, for my good. As he said in Isaiah, his thoughts and ways are not our thoughts and ways. They are higher, just like the heavens is higher than earth. I also needed to exercise trust... to not let doubt blind me amidst trials. We are placed on earth to have problems for a reason... to grow and mature and be more like Christ. Even God the Father wouldn't save Jesus from the cross because he has a reason for it... to save us. Mate, God has a plan for you. Just because you can't see it yet, doesn't mean it doesn't exist, nor does it mean he doesn't care for you. Just think about the christians that were burnt at the stake or fed to the lions. Eternal life is theirs for the taking because God will not forsake those that love him. As Jesus died only to live again raised up in Glory and immortality, he promised the same to those that keep the faith and follow him despite the challenges. I hope that you keep your faith. I know my redeemer lives and though I may have all the troubles in the world and though I may die. He will raise me up in the day of judgement. He will do the same for you too. Keep the faith brother.
Hey brother, I struggle with doubts as well, I've found that it's connected to my chronic depression. What has helped me is learning about doubt (Dr. Gary Habermas has a series on understanding doubt on RUclips), learning the evidence well enough that I can walk myself through it whenever the doubt really hits me hard, and, lastly, spending more and more time with God (reading His Word, and praying.) That last one is a lot easier with a friend joining you for the journey.
God bless, and feel free to DM me.
Wow, brother John. God is using you in mighty ways and just look and read everyone’s comments, surely God is with you. For such a controversial topic people are respectful acknowledging your statements and are being converted through the power of Christ. All I can say is God bless you brother. God bless you all.
Glory!! John you said more with passion and truth than many pastors say in an hour on a Sunday morning and I say that from experience having been in full-time or "part-time ministry since 1994. God bless you my brother!