Romans 3:9-12 9 What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin, 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.”

Individual sinners are harmful, sometimes deeply Individual sinners are harmful, sometimes deeply. But sinners bound together behind a group cause can cause great devastation. Nationalism, racism, sexism, denominationalism, factionalism – great evil can arise when sinners come together with a common purpose against someone outside of the group, the "other.” Longman – NIV Commentary

Daniel’s Vision – 7:1-14 4 Terrifying Beasts – 4th Beast different. Ancient of Days – a heavenly court. Beasts judged and 4th beast slain. Son of Man given authority to rule.

Daniel 7:17-18 17 ‘These four great beasts are four kings who shall arise out of the earth. 18 But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, forever and ever.’

Daniel 7:19-22 19 “Then I desired to know the truth about the fourth beast, which was different from all the rest, exceedingly terrifying, with its teeth of iron and claws of bronze, and which devoured and broke in pieces and stamped what was left with its feet, 20 and about the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn that came up and before which three of them fell, the horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke great things, and that seemed greater than its companions. 21 As I looked, this horn made war with the saints and prevailed over them, 22 until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was given for the saints of the Most High, and the time came when the saints possessed the kingdom.

Daniel 7:23-25 23 “Thus he said: ‘As for the fourth beast, there shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which shall be different from all the kingdoms, and it shall devour the whole earth, and trample it down, and break it to pieces. 24 As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings shall arise, and another shall arise after them; he shall be different from the former ones, and shall put down three kings. 25 He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time.

How Nations Become Beastly

How Nations Become Beastly God gives a nation over to its sin – Romans 1:18-31.

How Nations Become Beastly God gives a nation over to its sin – Romans 1:18-31. Nation Adopts a Vision – Pax Romana

How Nations Become Beastly God gives a nation over to its sin – Romans 1:18-31. Nation Adopts a Vision – Pax Romana Nation Adopts a Strategy – whatever it takes

How Nations Become Beastly God gives a nation over to its sin – Romans 1:18-31. Nation Adopts a Vision – Pax Romana Nation Adopts a Strategy – whatever it takes History is a parade of beastly nations

How Nations Become Beastly God gives a nation over to its sin – Romans 1:18-31. Nation Adopts a Vision – Pax Romana Nation Adopts a Strategy – whatever it takes History is a parade of beastly nations Each successive nation believes it is different

How Nations Become Beastly God gives a nation over to its sin – Romans 1:18-31. Nation Adopts a Vision – Pax Romana Nation Adopts a Strategy – whatever it takes History is a parade of beastly nations Each successive nation believes it is different “Revolutions produce other men, not new men.” Barbra Tuchman, The First Salute

Ecclesiastes 3:16 16 Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness.

Daniel 7:26-27 26 But the court shall sit in judgment, and his dominion shall be taken away, to be consumed and destroyed to the end. 27 And the kingdom and the dominion and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High; his kingdom shall be an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.’

Jesus is Daniel’s “Son of Man” The Son of Man Jesus is Daniel’s “Son of Man” John 5:22-27 The Son of Man Judges all. Matthew 26:63-64 The Son of Man will rule all.

The Gospel and the Son of Man

The Gospel and the Son of Man Gospel allows us to stand in the judgement…  

The Gospel and the Son of Man Gospel allows us to stand in the judgement…   Gospel allows us to not become beastlike…

The Gospel and the Son of Man Gospel allows us to stand in the judgement…   Gospel allows us to not become beastlike… Gospel allows us to stand up under the beast…

The Gospel and the Son of Man Gospel allows us to stand in the judgement…   Gospel allows us to not become beastlike… Gospel allows us to stand up under the beast… Ultimate hope is not in the state.

The Gospel and the Son of Man Gospel allows us to stand in the judgement…   Gospel allows us to not become beastlike… Gospel allows us to stand up under the beast… Ultimate hope is not in the state. God has a purpose for every state (Romans 13).

The Gospel and the Son of Man Gospel allows us to stand in the judgement…   Gospel allows us to not become beastlike… Gospel allows us to stand up under the beast… Ultimate hope is not in the state. God has a purpose for every state (Romans 13). Our purpose is to serve and pray (Jeremiah 29:4-11 and 1 Timothy 2:1-4).