# “When Jesus confronts the world” by D.A. Carson

- Link: https://tollelege.net/2010/09/01/when-jesus-confronts-the-world-by-d-a-carson/
- Published: 2010-09-01T12:24:18-05:00
- Author: tollelege

“When Jesus confronts the world some kind of explosion can be expected; for Jesus
and the world are very different, frankly opposite in their purpose, character, 
values, and aims.

The world is essentially self-centered; Jesus did not come to be served, but to 
serve, and to give His life a ransom for many (Matt. 20:28). The world is in active
rebellion against God; Jesus always pleases His Father (John 8:29).

The world is time-bound and temporary (cf. 1 John 2:15-17); not so Jesus or His 
kingdom or the person who does His will. The world needs saving, and Jesus comes
to save His people from their sins (Matt. 1:21).

The world needs judging, and Jesus is the Son of man who comes when least expected
and passes the entire world under review (Matt. 24:36-25:46). Jesus and the world
are bound to clash with each other.”

–D.A. Carson, _[Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and His Confrontation with the World](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Jesus'+Sermon+on+the+Mount+D.A.+Carson&i=stripbooks&tag=toletaupanre-20)_(
Grand Rapids: Baker, 1978/1987), 153.

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## Comments

### By: Ann Geer

- Link: https://tollelege.net/2010/09/01/when-jesus-confronts-the-world-by-d-a-carson/comment-page-1/#comment-3103
- Published: 2010-09-02T20:57:29-05:00

thank you friend. now off to study more about Him…miss you