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authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him” (Col. 2.15). Jesus was a literal Trojan Horse, that is, he came secretly to undermine Satan and his kingdom and destroy his works (1 John 3.8). The Lord, the “man of war,” went in disguise into Satan’s domain, bound him, and plundered souls (Matt. 12.29) to set the captives free (Luke 4.18). The chains of oppression and humiliation have been shattered by this Warrior, this Man of War. The Lord, who has been given all authority and power, now calls all of humanity to “COME FORTH” (John 11.43). All who respond and submit to His salvation and Lordship, are welcomed, and received into His Kingdom under His banner. John the Revelator gives us an incredible insight into the Lord’s return when He will set up the visible Kingdom in perfect righteousness, peace, and joy (Rom. 14.17), “Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords” (Rev. 19.11-16). The Lord Jesus is frightening. He is not one to be played around with. He will come to judge and make war with the armies of heaven following Him. It is a terrible and fearful sight as He comes to exact the wrath of God Almighty on all who would not “COME FORTH” and submit to His rule and reign as the risen Lord. These three words, Jesus is Lord, have dismantled Satan and his domain of darkness. Though Satan is the prince of the power of the air (Eph. 2.2), all the authority in heaven and earth have