• 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