Jesus encouraged His followers to be “the violent” in Matthew 11:12. Was He advocating an aggressive overthrow of the Roman government? Aren’t we supposed to be meek, gentle, and forgiving toward people and submissive and obedient toward God? Why did Jesus say it is necessary to “take the kingdom of God by force”? Isn’t the kingdom a free gift to those who believe? Learn the keys to deciphering the true meaning of this mysterious passage of Scripture.

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