Was Jesse James a Christian? If not, we understand his life, if he was, how do we explain his life? Scriptures plainly teach, Thou shalt not steal and Thou shalt not kill. Is it possible that many of the “infamous outlaws” were made outlaws by the very government that was designed to render justice? What is the legal definition of outlaw? What is a vigilante? The border war in Missouri was one of the greatest scenes of terror, slaughter, and injustice in American history. This series will challenge your thinking and demonstrate the importance of justice.
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“ Thank You for an Interesting Series! ” This was a good series about Jesse James. While I think many things that Jesse James did were immoral, I agree that much of his vigilantism was a reaction of defense against the extreme and personal tyranny of his day. At some point, justice has to take place. And all too often people who take justice into their own hands are treated as criminals before they are deemed heroes at a much later time. As long as we have an ungodly government, people who disobey it in order to obey scripture will unfortunately be seen as criminals. Paul Hill comes to mind. Whether Jesse James and Paul Hill are in heaven is our Lord's decision; however this series certainly gives Christians a different perspective than what they will hear from most pulpits. Prayerfully more men will abandon their pietism and statism and see Rom 13 as an opportunity to let God's justice shine instead of an excuse to just let civil rulers get away with murder, literally. Christians should be as respectful and obedient as possible for a witness (as a believing wife to an unbelieving husband). However, as there are limits in submission in marriage, there are limits in our submission to the state. We need this principle drummed into our heads, and that's why your sermons are so important! Thank you, Rev Weaver.
Pastor John Weaver is a native of Georgia, and a graduate from Bob Jones University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology and attended graduate school. He has been in the Christian ministry over 40 years. During that time, he has pastored, and helped plant...
