In this teaching, Nathan challenges a standard Christian church narrative that when Jesus/Yeshua said to “love your enemies” and “turn the other cheek” this means one cannot defend oneself against an enemy that means them and their families harm. Presently in Nigeria, for example, Islamists are genocidally killing countless Christians including burning them alive in their homes and churches. Using Scripture, Nathan proves what Yeshua really meant by his statements, and that protecting one’s family and loved ones with lethal force is totally allowed in Scripture and is one’s duty before God. One just has to know when and when not to do it.

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