Though this book deals with a serious and sobering subject, my prayer is that you will find it educational, enriching, and even exciting—especially in view of the complete victory we have in Jesus Christ. Because of that victory, you and I need not experience fear when we study this subject. Someone once said that if you have a proper fear of (or reverence for) the Lord, you need not fear anyone (or anything) else. Conversely, if you lack fear of the Lord, then there’s plenty you