- Introduction
- Matthew 7:24-27
- John 14:25
- John 16:12-13
- Jesus never said, “If you follow Me, your earthly health and wealth will prosper.”
- Mark 10:30
- Notice the context: Jesus’ discussion with the rich young ruler. Jesus is not speaking about physical things and relationships. He is speaking about spiritual things and relationships.
- Mark 3:31-35 clarifies this.
- Matthew 6:19-21
- Luke 12:22-23
- Jesus never said, “Kill unbelievers!”
- John 18:36 – Our warfare as Christians is not of this realm. It is a spiritual fight.
- Romans 1:26-32
- Romans 6:20-23 – Sin leads to spiritual death.
- Romans 8:1-2, 6
- All sin ultimately leads to spiritual death.
- The gospel is the ultimate story of love.
- Romans 12:19-21
- Matthew 5:38-42
- Treatment of spiritual enemies
- Matthew 5:10-12, 43-44
- Treatment of national enemies
- Qu’ran: Surah 9:5, 24
- Compare Matthew 26:51-52
- Matthew 7:24
- Mark 16:15-16
DW
July 03, 2016
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