Teach me Bible

Beginning Blessing:  Grace, mercy and peace   from God the Father and the Messiah Jesus, our Lord 2 Timothy 1:2 Opening Scripture:  God gave us a Spirit who produces not timidity, but power, love and self-discipline 2 Timothy 1:7 For everything there is a season,a right time for every intention under heaven — a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. Ecclesiastes 3:1,8 Introduction:   The Scripture as a whole, the Bible so to say, does not teach a doctrine of self defense. This raises the question of what Christians ought to do in situations where, clearly, they have the natural right to defend themselves. When could a Christian legitimately act in self defense and not violate conscience and the gospel? There is also the question of how can, or should, believers defend themselves? These questions do not have easy answers. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to find consensus among the people of God on questions. The points raised are als