CatRandy
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Many things were allowed under the old covenant that are no longer permissible.When David slew Goliath, God gave him wisdom and the skills to do so.
11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war.When Jesus returns with the saints, violent actions will ensue resulting in the deaths of many.
12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.
13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.
14 The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.
15 Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations.
Rev 19:11-15
We return with Christ, however the battle is his, he strikes down the nations.
That would take far to long to cover, however several people have discussed that issue. If you're interested, I believe that John Howard Yoder covered that issue well, I'd recommend reading what he has to say. However, for a short synopsis of his response, that was used as a means of proving that he fulfilled the prophecy that he would be numbered with the transgressors.Why did the disciples carry swords with them? I'm sure it wasn't for decoration.
36 He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.
37 It is written: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors’; and I tell you that this must be fulfilled in me. Yes, what is written about me is reaching its fulfillment.”
Lk 22:36-37
Also note what Jesus says about this episode in Mark:
52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.
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