What does the Bible say about hatred to christ?
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The Bible teaches that hatred toward Christ is sinful rebellion against God, yet Christ reigns and will finally overcome every enemy. Jesus says the world hates Him because His light exposes its evil, and those who hate Him also hate the Father who sent Him (John 7:7; John 15:23-24). This hostility fulfills Scripture: “They hated me without a cause” (Psalms 69:4; John 15:25). Believers should not be surprised when the world opposes them, for it hated Christ first (John 15:18). Nevertheless, the nations’ rage is vain: God has established His King, who will rule over all opposition (Psalms 2:2, 9). Christ must reign until every enemy is subdued (1 Corinthians 15:25).
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- Is without cause Psalms 69:4; John 15:25
- Is on account of his testimony against the world John 7:7
- Involves
- Hatred to his Father John 15:23; John 15:24
- Hatred to his people John 15:18
- Punishment of Psalms 2:2; Psalms 2:9; Psalms 21:8
- No escape for those who persevere in 1 Corinthians 15:25; Hebrews 10:29-31
- Illustrated Luke 19:12-14; Luke 19:17
- Exemplified
- Chief priests & c Matthew 27:1; Matthew 27:2; Luke 22:5
- Jews Matthew 27:22; Matthew 27:23
- Scribes & c Mark 11:18; Luke 11:53; Luke 11:54
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