The Sword and Salvation

<p>The role of Christians, and I think it has always been the role of the followers of God, is to seek the conversion of the lost. Our role has always been to point men to a gracious Saviour. Those who bow to Him are safe.</p> <p>Government is ordained as a restraining force. It is given authority by God to exercise the sword against evil. Because of the corrupt nature of mankind, that evil often presents itself in the form of another government. So, agencies like the police serve to restrain evil individuals, while the army serves to restrain evil coalitions and governments. But ultimately these have but a temporary impact. The eternal one is with Jesus.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/the-dove/the-sword-and-salvation-4b01b781d8d7"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>