Throughout history, wicked kings and rulers have sought to overthrow God and Christ. This futile practice continues today; however, the Lord Jesus Christ reigns on the throne with all authority in heaven and on earth. This sermon exalts the Lord Jesus Christ, whose kingdom will remain unshaken.

The Christian attitude during times of persecution should be one of rejoicing. However, Christians must first prepare to suffer persecution for the faith. This week's sermon exhorts believers to prepare for persecution. 

Continuing with the example of Abraham, Paul points out that faith necessarily reveals itself in our lives in our obedience to God, and because faith is from God, it must endure to the end. 

Paul makes clear in Romans 4 that any reliance on obedience to the law to make us right with God is hopeless. God's law increases our knowledge of sin and brings wrath. It is only through faith that one can be reconciled to God.