1.  Illus: Suppose a man is accused of overthrowing America, forbidding to pay taxes and claiming power to rule? Suppose large crowds gathered

      wherever he went and he had a loyal band of followers being trained and ready to die for him and for ‘the cause”. How would you react? Would he get a fair hearing? Jno. 7:50-51

2.  These were the formal charges made against Jesus to Pilate! Lk. 23:1-5

3.  Jesus was viewed as dangerous to the Jewish nation, and so he had to be eliminated! Jno. 11:45-53

4.  In truth, Jesus is “dangerous” to those who refuse to honor and serve Him. (cf. Psa. 2:8-12)

 

I.  JESUS IS DANGEROUS TO SATAN, 1 Jno. 3:8; 4:4.

  A.  Jesus Came to Destroy the Works of the Devil, 1 Jno. 3:8.

    1.  Satan tried to destroy Jesus with death:

      a.  As an infant (Herod), Matt. 2:16.

      b.  As His ministry began in Nazareth, Lk. 4:28-30.

      c.  At the cross, Jno. 11:50; 13:2, 27.

    2.  Protected and victorious, Rev. 12:5.

  B.  Jesus is more Powerful than Satan, Sin and Death, 1 Jno. 4:4.

    1.  Miracles displayed His superior power, Lk. 10:17-18; Matt. 12:22-29.

    2.  Crucifixion “cast out” the devil, Jno. 12:31-33; Heb. 2:14-15.

    3.  Resurrection displays His power over death, Rev. 1:18.

  C.  Dangerous to Sin and Sinners, Jude 14-15.

    1.  The danger of judgment for the sinner – terrifying! (Acts 24:25)

    2.  All evil will be cast into the lake of fire, Rev. 20:10, 14-15.

 

II. JESUS IS DANGEROUS TO THOSE WHO DO NOT RESPECT AND OBEY THE WORD OF GOD, 1 Pet. 2:7-8; Matt. 21:44-45.

  A.  Those who Bind Human Traditions on Others, Jno. 11:48.

    1.  Jesus and His truth threaten the “place” and power of the binder, Matt. 23:13; Gal. 5:1, 13; 6:12-13.

    2.  Binding where the Lord has not bound is sinful and will be judged by Jesus, Mk. 7:5-9, 13.

  B.  False Teachers who Deceive Souls, 2 Pet. 2:1-3, 9.

    1.  Truth overwhelms error, 2 Cor. 10:2-6.

    2.  Example: Stephen, Acts 6:8-10.

    3.  The punishment is sure, Rev. 2:20-23.

  C.  Hypocrites who Pretend to Follow God, Jno. 11:47; 18:14, 28.

    1.  For these, faith is a pretense to gain an advantage for themselves and/or over others, cf. 3 Jno. 9-10.

    2.  The hypocrite is fundamentally a liar – doomed, Rev. 21:8.

  D.  Evil People who Refuse to have Faith, Jno. 11:45-47.

    1.  Eternal death for all unbelievers, cf. Jno. 8:23-24.

    2.  Rejecting the words of Christ is foolish and dangerous! Jno. 12:48

  E.  Those who try to Prevent Others from Believing in Jesus, Jno. 11:48.

    1.  Through intimidation, Jno. 9:22.

    2.  Through false teaching, Acts 13:6-12.

 

Conclusion

1.  Oh yes, our God is love, 1 Jno. 4:8.

2.  Our God is also a consuming fire who punishes all who do not bow to and serve His Son, Jesus Christ, Heb. 12:29; cf. Psa. 2:8-12.

3.  Are you doing that? Or, is Jesus “dangerous” to you?