2. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) Rom 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death… James 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it brings forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, brings forth death.

3. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) John 9:31 Now we know that God hears not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he hears. Ps 66:18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:

4. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) Ps 84:11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Phil 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

5. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) Rev 21:27 And there shall in no wise enter into it anything that defiles, neither whatsoever works abomination, or makes a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.

6. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) Rev 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

7. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) 1 Cor 6:9-10 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

8. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) that ye sin not I.Johns Worthy Warning: that ye sin not Rom 8:34 Who is he that condemns? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.

9. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) Heb 9:24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: that ye sin not I.Johns Worthy Warning: that ye sin not

10. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. that ye sin not I.Johns Worthy Warning: that ye sin not

11. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) Heb 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever lives to make intercession for them. that ye sin not I.Johns Worthy Warning: that ye sin not

12. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) that ye sin not I.Johns Worthy Warning: that ye sin not The verb often means to perform some deed, by which the taint of guilt is removed. A man sins; at once he acquires the taint of sin; he needs some- thing, which, to use C.H. Dodds metaphor, will disinfect him from that taint and enable him once again to enter into the presence of God. William Barclay

13. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) that ye sin not I.Johns Worthy Warning: that ye sin not Heb 9:15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

14. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) The mercy seat was made of shittim wood (Ex. 25: 10). Shittim wood was hard and durable, resistant to insects and harsh weather. Symbolizes to the durability and incorruptible nature of our Savior. His sacrifice is sufficient for- ever and His life cannot be taken (Heb. 7:23-24). Heb 7:23-24 23 And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: 24 But this man, because he continues ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Heb 7:23-24 23 And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: 24 But this man, because he continues ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

15. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) The mercy seat was over- laid with pure gold (Ex. 25:17). Gold was the most precious and valuable element of that day. Symbolizes the precious- ness Jesus. His life, His death, His blood, His word, His promises, etc., are precious. In him are found unsearchable riches (Eph. 3:8). Eph 3:8 8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; Eph 3:8 8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

16. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) The mercy seat was a place of communion with God (Ex. 25:22). God promised to meet with the Israelites from above the mercy seat, between the two cherubims. Today we meet and com- mune with God through Christ. Jesus is the our way to the Father (Jn. 14:6; 1 Tim. 2:5; Heb. 10:19-22). John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

17. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) Atonement was made at the mercy seat (Lev. 16:15, 34). The blood of the sin-offering was taken within the veil once a year and sprinkled upon the mercy seat. Today Jesus is the sin- offering that appeases the wrath of God. Atonement is made by the blood of Christ (Rom. 5:10- 11). Rom 5:10-11 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. 11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. Rom 5:10-11 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. 11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.

18. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) The mercy seat covered the law (Ex. 25:20-21). This symbolically covered the guilt of the people (Gal. 3:10-13, 22) Today our guilt is covered by the blood of Christ. Our sins are washed away by the blood of Christ and we stand before God as if we have never sinned (Eph. 1:4). Eph 1:4 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Eph 1:4 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

19. D ivine D isinfectan t G od s (1 Jn. 2:1-2) that ye sin not I.Johns Worthy Warning: that ye sin not