This book is about decisions. Not the everyday kind such as "What should I wear today?" or "Where shall we eat tonight?" but decisions that deal with life, death, and protecting the innocent. Self defense is not only about individual survival; self defense can also decide the fate of a nation and all its citizens."A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism" answers questions such as: Do federal, state, and local laws allow citizens to defend themselves against criminal attack?What means are available for self defense?What strategies should one use to avoid potential conflict. Can Christians defend themselves against Islamic extremists?Is pacifism in the Bible?Do the Gospels say Jesus was a pacifist?What if God commands us to use deadly force to defend the innocent?How do Jesus and the New Testament writers feel about the military?What does the Bible say about the death penalty?Can Christians sit on juries and vote for the death penalty?Can Jesus' teachings help soldiers with combat-induced PTSD?Does the Bible have a consistent message about self-defense from the Old Testament to the New?"
A Time To Kill: The Bible And Self Defense
A Time To Kill: The Bible And Self Defense
Overview
Description
This book is about decisions. Not the everyday kind such as "What should I wear today?" or "Where shall we eat tonight?" but decisions that deal with life, death, and protecting the innocent. Self defense is not only about individual survival; self defense can also decide the fate of a nation and all its citizens."A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism" answers questions such as: Do federal, state, and local laws allow citizens to defend themselves against criminal attack?What means are available for self defense?What strategies should one use to avoid potential conflict. Can Christians defend themselves against Islamic extremists?Is pacifism in the Bible?Do the Gospels say Jesus was a pacifist?What if God commands us to use deadly force to defend the innocent?How do Jesus and the New Testament writers feel about the military?What does the Bible say about the death penalty?Can Christians sit on juries and vote for the death penalty?Can Jesus' teachings help soldiers with combat-induced PTSD?Does the Bible have a consistent message about self-defense from the Old Testament to the New?"
Editorial Reviews
"I call heaven and earth to witness against you today that I haveset before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants"(Deuteronomy 30:19). Choosing life for me and my descendants logicallyincludes making decisions that lead to self-defense. For devout people troubled by the idea of using deadly force in self defense, thisexcellent book A Time To Kill explains why it is justified in the Scriptures.
- Massad Ayoob, In The Gravest Extreme
Do you or someone you know believe that a Christian should never take another life? That is not God's view. A Time To Kill equips the Christian to getthis straight before a time of need.
- Larry Pratt, www.gunowners.org/
This attorney, speaker and trainer correlates Bible passages with self-defense strategies. Hopkins debunks the myth of moral pacifism and shows readersof all faiths how to glean 21st century advice from historical, cultural and Mosaic Law.
- A. M. Rezelman, NRA, Shooting Illustrated
This book is a reference book for me now. It's so good ... that I have quoted from it. [It] is good for the Christian gun owner to learn what the Word of God says about the controversial subject of gun ownership in our community.
- Kenn Blanchard, The Urban Shooter, http: //kennblanchard.com
I highly recommend this volume to all who would like to understand and, more importantly, pass along to others the Biblical basis of armed self-defense.
- Mike Vanderboegh, www.supseystreetirregularsblog.com
For the Christian who is interested in purchasing a firearm for home or self-defense or in getting a concealed carry permit, this book should be required reading. To my friendswho are new to guns and self-defense I used to recommend Massad Ayoob's In The Gravest Extreme. I now recommend this book as well.
- The Armed Lutheran, http: //www.armedlutheran.us
About the Author
Greg Hopkins received his first firearms training as an auxiliary police officer in his hometown of Waverly, Ohio, where he also served on the city council. He earned his law degree at The Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama, and served as a City Magistrate there. After graduation, Greg clerked at the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, and he was admitted to the bar in 1989. Greg served as City Prosecutor for Huntsville, Alabama, and trained the Huntsville Police Department and its detention officers in legal use-of-force. He received training for police advisors at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and completed Level One of Massad Ayoob's Lethal Force Institute in Pearl, Mississippi. After leaving the City Attorney's office, Greg practiced criminal defense law, served as a City Court Judge, and became a court-certified expert witness in firearms and self-defense law. He regularly consults on self-defense and firearms cases to analyze and reconstruct crime scenes. Greg is a nationally certified instructor in Use-of-Force and Pepper Spray by the National Criminal Justice Training Council of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. He is a Life Member of the National Rifle Association and has been a certified NRA Pistol Safety and Personal Protection Instructor since 1991. Greg has trained police and civilians in use-of-force law for 21 years. He teaches legal seminars on self-defense law, effects of violence on witnesses, and effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Greg has taught Bible classes to adults since he was 18. www.bibleselfdefense.com
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Overview
This book is about decisions. Not the everyday kind such as "What should I wear today?" or "Where shall we eat tonight?" but decisions that deal with life, death, and protecting the innocent. Self defense is not only about individual survival; self defense can also decide the fate of a nation and all its citizens."A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism" answers questions such as: Do federal, state, and local laws allow citizens to defend themselves against criminal attack?What means are available for self defense?What strategies should one use to avoid potential conflict. Can Christians defend themselves against Islamic extremists?Is pacifism in the Bible?Do the Gospels say Jesus was a pacifist?What if God commands us to use deadly force to defend the innocent?How do Jesus and the New Testament writers feel about the military?What does the Bible say about the death penalty?Can Christians sit on juries and vote for the death penalty?Can Jesus' teachings help soldiers with combat-induced PTSD?Does the Bible have a consistent message about self-defense from the Old Testament to the New?"
Description
This book is about decisions. Not the everyday kind such as "What should I wear today?" or "Where shall we eat tonight?" but decisions that deal with life, death, and protecting the innocent. Self defense is not only about individual survival; self defense can also decide the fate of a nation and all its citizens."A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism" answers questions such as: Do federal, state, and local laws allow citizens to defend themselves against criminal attack?What means are available for self defense?What strategies should one use to avoid potential conflict. Can Christians defend themselves against Islamic extremists?Is pacifism in the Bible?Do the Gospels say Jesus was a pacifist?What if God commands us to use deadly force to defend the innocent?How do Jesus and the New Testament writers feel about the military?What does the Bible say about the death penalty?Can Christians sit on juries and vote for the death penalty?Can Jesus' teachings help soldiers with combat-induced PTSD?Does the Bible have a consistent message about self-defense from the Old Testament to the New?"
Editorial Reviews
"I call heaven and earth to witness against you today that I haveset before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants"(Deuteronomy 30:19). Choosing life for me and my descendants logicallyincludes making decisions that lead to self-defense. For devout people troubled by the idea of using deadly force in self defense, thisexcellent book A Time To Kill explains why it is justified in the Scriptures.
- Massad Ayoob, In The Gravest Extreme
Do you or someone you know believe that a Christian should never take another life? That is not God's view. A Time To Kill equips the Christian to getthis straight before a time of need.
- Larry Pratt, www.gunowners.org/
This attorney, speaker and trainer correlates Bible passages with self-defense strategies. Hopkins debunks the myth of moral pacifism and shows readersof all faiths how to glean 21st century advice from historical, cultural and Mosaic Law.
- A. M. Rezelman, NRA, Shooting Illustrated
This book is a reference book for me now. It's so good ... that I have quoted from it. [It] is good for the Christian gun owner to learn what the Word of God says about the controversial subject of gun ownership in our community.
- Kenn Blanchard, The Urban Shooter, http: //kennblanchard.com
I highly recommend this volume to all who would like to understand and, more importantly, pass along to others the Biblical basis of armed self-defense.
- Mike Vanderboegh, www.supseystreetirregularsblog.com
For the Christian who is interested in purchasing a firearm for home or self-defense or in getting a concealed carry permit, this book should be required reading. To my friendswho are new to guns and self-defense I used to recommend Massad Ayoob's In The Gravest Extreme. I now recommend this book as well.
- The Armed Lutheran, http: //www.armedlutheran.us
About the Author
Greg Hopkins received his first firearms training as an auxiliary police officer in his hometown of Waverly, Ohio, where he also served on the city council. He earned his law degree at The Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama, and served as a City Magistrate there. After graduation, Greg clerked at the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, and he was admitted to the bar in 1989. Greg served as City Prosecutor for Huntsville, Alabama, and trained the Huntsville Police Department and its detention officers in legal use-of-force. He received training for police advisors at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and completed Level One of Massad Ayoob's Lethal Force Institute in Pearl, Mississippi. After leaving the City Attorney's office, Greg practiced criminal defense law, served as a City Court Judge, and became a court-certified expert witness in firearms and self-defense law. He regularly consults on self-defense and firearms cases to analyze and reconstruct crime scenes. Greg is a nationally certified instructor in Use-of-Force and Pepper Spray by the National Criminal Justice Training Council of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. He is a Life Member of the National Rifle Association and has been a certified NRA Pistol Safety and Personal Protection Instructor since 1991. Greg has trained police and civilians in use-of-force law for 21 years. He teaches legal seminars on self-defense law, effects of violence on witnesses, and effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Greg has taught Bible classes to adults since he was 18. www.bibleselfdefense.com
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- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
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- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
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The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
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You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
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- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
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We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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