Lord's Day: July 26, 2026 Preacher: Carlos Montijo Series: First John Topic: End Times Scripture: 1 John 5:18–19; Colossians 1:12–14; 1 John 2:1–2, 15–20; 3:1, 13; John 17:9; Galatians 1:3–5; 1 John 4:3–5; John 15:19; Revelation 19:15–19; 2 Corinthians 4:3–4; 2 Timothy 3:1–14; 1 John 5:4–5

19We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. 1 John 5:19

I. And that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one

• One of Apostle’s favorite words, uses it to the fullest extent and range of meanings

II. Is the “entire world that lies under the evil one” getting better, or worse? Shrinking? Expanding?

• Postmillennialism—highly optimistic

III. Why is Jesus coming back with eyes of flaming fire, clothed with a robe dipped in blood…

• Know Your Enemy: The Devil’s End | Revelation 20, Know Your Enemy: The World, the Flesh, the Devil, ThornCrown Covenant Baptist Church, June 16, 2024, mp3, https://www.thorncrowncovenant.church/sermons/sermon/2024-06-16/know-your-enemy:-the-devil-s-end-revelation-20
• We must ensure that our theological timeline, past, present, future, is biblical, so that we not be deceived, and abide in hope, well-grounded assurance

The world is very evil, / The times are waxing late;
Be sober and keep vigil, / The Judge is at the gate;
The Judge that comes in mercy, / The Judge that comes with might,
To terminate the evil, / To diadem the right.

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