Winner

Win with Jesus

1 John 5:4–5 KJV 1900

4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

Be a winner get Jesus

Mike told me a story on the time of a time when he was working(highway patrol) he had walked in a convenience store just whistling and clerk was not happy about him being so happy he just told her he got shot and killed that night that before she could blink her eye he would be at the feet of Jesus and if he didn’t he had a wife and daughter waiting for him at home.

Victory as an act of God

Synopsis

God is the source of all victory, which he grants to those who obey his commands and put their confidence in him. This principle holds true in all believers’ conflicts, whether physical or spiritual.

God is the source of all victory

1 Corinthians 15:57 (KJV 1900) — 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Victory is achieved by God, not people

Ps 20:7–8

Psalm 20:7–8 (KJV 1900) — 7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: But we will remember the name of the Lord our God. 8 They are brought down and fallen: But we are risen, and stand upright.

Victory should be credited to God

Victory depends on faithfulness

God grants victory to those who are faithful to him

Exodus 23:20–23 (KJV 1900) — 20 Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.

Unfaithfulness to God brings defeat

Numbers 14:41–43 (KJV 1900) — 41 And Moses said, Wherefore now do ye transgress the commandment of the Lord? but it shall not prosper.

Deuteronomy 28:15 (KJV 1900) — 15 But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:

Victory of Jesus Christ

Synopsis

Jesus Christ triumphs over and disarms all the powers of evil arrayed against him. Believers are able to share in this victory through faith in Jesus Christ.

The scope of Jesus Christ’s victory

Over temptation

Heb 4:15

Hebrews 4:15 (KJV 1900) — 15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Over sin

1 John 3:8 (KJV 1900) — 8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

1 John 3:5 (KJV 1900) — 5And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

Over Satan

Hebrews 2:14–15 (KJV 1900) — 14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

Over evil spirits

Mk 1:23–27

Mark 1:23–27 (KJV 1900) — 23And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, 24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God. 25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. 26 And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

Over all powers

Col 2:15 “powers and authorities” include evil spiritual beings.

Colossians 2:15 (KJV 1900) — 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

Romans 8:38–39 (KJV 1900) — 38For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:24–25 (KJV 1900) — 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

Over the world

Jn 16:33 Here, as elsewhere in John’s Gospel, “world” refers to the human race in rebellion against God.

John 16:33 (KJV 1900) — 33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Over death

Ro 6:9

Romans 6:9 (KJV 1900) — 9Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.

1 Corinthians 15:54–57 (KJV 1900) — 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Revelation 1:18 (KJV 1900) — 18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

The manner of Jesus Christ’s victory

By the written word of God

Matthew 4:4–10 (KJV 1900) — 4But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

By his death on the cross

Colossians 2:15 (KJV 1900) — 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

By God’s authority

Luke 11:20 (KJV 1900) — 20But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.

By his spoken word

Mt 8:16

Matthew 8:16 (KJV 1900) — 16When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:

See also Mt 8:8; Mt 8:13

Matthew 8:8 (KJV 1900) — 8The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.

Matthew 8:13 (KJV 1900) — 13And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

Consequences of Jesus Christ’s victory

Assurance for believers

John 16:33 (KJV 1900) — 33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

1 Thessalonians 4:13 (KJV 1900) — 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

Revelation 5:5 (KJV 1900) — 5And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

Victory for believers

1 Corinthians 15:57 (KJV 1900) — 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 16:20 (KJV 1900) — 20And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

Romans 8:37 (KJV 1900) — 37Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Victory over evil

Synopsis

Although evil continues to be present and active in the world, Scripture gives an assurance that God will finally triumph over evil in all its forms.

Satan’s power is already limited by God

Job 1:12

Job 1:12 (KJV 1900) — 12And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord.

Job 2:6 (KJV 1900) — 6 And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life.

Revelation 12:9 (KJV 1900) — 9And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Jesus Christ’s triumph over evil powers

1 John 3:8 (KJV 1900) — 8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

John 12:31 (KJV 1900) — 31Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

Mark 1:27 (KJV 1900) — 27And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

The removal of the curse on creation

Romans 8:20–21 (KJV 1900) — 20For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, 21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

Revelation 21:5 (KJV 1900) — 5And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

Revelation 22:3 (KJV 1900) — 3And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:

Jesus Christ’s victory over evil is expressed in his thousand-year reign with believers, during which Satan is bound

Revelation 20:4 (KJV 1900) — 4And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Revelation 20:2 (KJV 1900) — 2And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,

The final defeat of all evil powers

Revelation 20:10 (KJV 1900) — 10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

Malachi 4:1 (KJV 1900) — 1For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; And all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: And the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, That it shall leave them neither root nor branch.

2 Thessalonians 2:8 (KJV 1900) — 8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

Revelation 19:20 (KJV 1900) — 20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.

1 Corinthians 15:25 (KJV 1900) — 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

Matthew 13:41–42 (KJV 1900) — 41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; 42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

Evil is excluded heaven

Revelation 21:27 (KJV 1900) — 27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

Revelation 22:15 (KJV 1900) — 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

Victory, over spiritual forces

Synopsis

In spiritual warfare victory is assured since Jesus Christ has already won it on the cross and in the resurrection. Christians will share in Christ’s complete victory and through him overcome their spiritual enemies.

The victories won by Jesus Christ

Over sin and temptation

Hebrews 4:15 (KJV 1900) — 15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

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Over the world

John 16:33 (KJV 1900) — 33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Over the devil

1 John 3:8 (KJV 1900) — 8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Over death

2 Timothy 1:10 (KJV 1900) — 10But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

Over every enemy

1 Corinthians 15:24–25 (KJV 1900) — 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

Philippians 2:9–11 (KJV 1900) — 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Believers have victory through Christ

Over the power of sin

Romans 7:24–25 (KJV 1900) — 24O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? 25I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.

Over temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV 1900) — 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Over the world

1 John 5:4–5 (KJV 1900) — 4For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

Over the devil

Revelation 12:10–11 (KJV 1900) — 10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Ephesians 6:12–13 (KJV 1900) — 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Over death

John 11:25–26 (KJV 1900) — 25Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

Believers share in Christ’s victory

Romans 8:37 (KJV 1900) — 37Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

1 Corinthians 15:57 (KJV 1900) — 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 John 5:4–5 (KJV 1900) — 4For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

The final victory

The vision of final victory in Jesus Christ

Revelation 2:26 (KJV 1900) — 26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:

Revelation 3:5 (KJV 1900) — 5He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.