2. With God’s approval He declared justice to the nations With God’s approval He declared justice to the nations Brought healing of the soul to all who trust His name Brought healing of the soul to all who trust His name Yet, many saw Jesus as a dangerous threat and they conspired to kill Him, Jno. 5:16; 7:1 Yet, many saw Jesus as a dangerous threat and they conspired to kill Him, Jno. 5:16; 7:1 Jesus is dangerous!! Hebrews 12:29 Jesus is dangerous!! Hebrews 12:29 2

3. 1 John 3:8 3

4. Overcame sin and death – Cast out Satan, Jno. 12:31-33 Overcame sin and death – Cast out Satan, Jno. 12:31-33 Plundered Satan’s house, Matt. 12:28-29 Plundered Satan’s house, Matt. 12:28-29 Overcame sin by His life and death, 1 Pet. 2:22-24 Overcame sin by His life and death, 1 Pet. 2:22-24 Overcame death by His resurrection, Jno. 11:25-26 Overcame death by His resurrection, Jno. 11:25-26 All for our sake! Heb. 2:14-15 All for our sake! Heb. 2:14-15 4

5. Servants of Satan, Jno. 12:48 (Matt. 8:29) Servants of Satan, Jno. 12:48 (Matt. 8:29) Jesus has power to judge, Jno. 5:22 (Lk. 12:4-5) Jesus has power to judge, Jno. 5:22 (Lk. 12:4-5) Unbelieving Jerusalem, Matt. 23:37-39 Unbelieving Jerusalem, Matt. 23:37-39 All unrepentant sinners, Jno. 5:22-30 All unrepentant sinners, Jno. 5:22-30 Unfruitful disciples, Jno. 15:4-6 Unfruitful disciples, Jno. 15:4-6 5

6. Matthew 7:15-23 6

7. Minimize God’s commands, Col. 3:17 Minimize God’s commands, Col. 3:17 Denominations Denominations Instruments of music in worship Instruments of music in worship Sprinkling / pouring for baptism Sprinkling / pouring for baptism Worship corruptions (from ceremonies to entertainment, etc.) Worship corruptions (from ceremonies to entertainment, etc.) 7

8. False teachers, 2 Cor. 11:13-15 False teachers, 2 Cor. 11:13-15 Paul feared for safety of brethren, 11:3-4 Paul feared for safety of brethren, 11:3-4 They inject doubt and impurity into the gospel, cf. Jude 4 They inject doubt and impurity into the gospel, cf. Jude 4 Lord will hold them accountable and they will be punished, 2 Pet. 2:1-3, 9 Lord will hold them accountable and they will be punished, 2 Pet. 2:1-3, 9 8

9. Hypocrites, Matt. 23:14, 25-33 Hypocrites, Matt. 23:14, 25-33 Pretend holiness, yet heart and life is full of selfish indulgence Pretend holiness, yet heart and life is full of selfish indulgence Remedy: Remedy: Not open immorality Not open immorality Genuine repentance! Matt. 23:26; 2 Cor. 7:9-11 Genuine repentance! Matt. 23:26; 2 Cor. 7:9-11 9

10. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 10

11. Herod, Matt. 2:1-5, 12-16 Herod, Matt. 2:1-5, 12-16 Pilate, Jno. 18:33-38; 19:1-5, 7-12 (8) Pilate, Jno. 18:33-38; 19:1-5, 7-12 (8) His wife, Matt. 27:18-19 His wife, Matt. 27:18-19 The Jewish leaders, Jno. 11:47-53 The Jewish leaders, Jno. 11:47-53 Too dangerous to confess Him, Jno. 12:42-43 Too dangerous to confess Him, Jno. 12:42-43 Still too dangerous for the selfish, self- seeking, self-indulgent unbeliever Still too dangerous for the selfish, self- seeking, self-indulgent unbeliever 11

12. James 4:6 12

13. Christ stands resolute and victorious against such in their unbelief, immorality and persecution of the righteous, Rev. 17:1-2, 6, 14 Christ stands resolute and victorious against such in their unbelief, immorality and persecution of the righteous, Rev. 17:1-2, 6, 14 Cf. Rome’s unrestrained immorality and prideful defiance of God (Matt. 10:28) Cf. Rome’s unrestrained immorality and prideful defiance of God (Matt. 10:28) Day of God’s vengeance is coming and there will be no escape, Rev. 18:2 Day of God’s vengeance is coming and there will be no escape, Rev. 18:2 13

14. Come out and be separate, Rev. 18:4-8 (2 Cor. 6:17-18) Come out and be separate, Rev. 18:4-8 (2 Cor. 6:17-18) Holy conduct and godliness, 2 Pet. 3:11, 14 Holy conduct and godliness, 2 Pet. 3:11, 14 Live in hope of Christ’s return, Phil. 3:20 Live in hope of Christ’s return, Phil. 3:20 14

15. He is also the Lion of Judah who rules and conquers all enemies of God and His people, Rev. 5:5 He is also the Lion of Judah who rules and conquers all enemies of God and His people, Rev. 5:5 Judgment Day: Perfect peace from the Prince of Peace, or wrath for sins? Judgment Day: Perfect peace from the Prince of Peace, or wrath for sins?