Victory Requires Conflict August 21, 2016 “Here the forces of the world-system of evil, the flesh, the devil, are all engaged in a battle against the saint, carrying on an incessant warfare, the propose of which is to ruin their Christian life and testimony.” Wuest

1 John 5:1-5

1 John 5:4 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.

1 John 5:4 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.

Overcomes – I conquer, am victorious, prevail, subdue Victory – Conquest

John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.

Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

1 John 5:4 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen

Spurgeon "Look at any Greek lexicon you like, and you will find that the word faith or believe does not merely mean to believe, but to trust, to confide in, to commit to, entrust with, and so forth; the very marrow of the meaning of faith is confidence in, reliance upon."

1 John 5:5 Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Revelation 12:11 And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.

Galatians 6:14 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

1 John 5:5 Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

We Are Warriors For Christ

For Our Consideration Have we considered our Heavenly Father recently and just how great He is? Would it change our perspective if we did? How? How would we define faith? Why are conflict and battles such a part of our life? What is our view of our earthly life and does it match the Bible’s?

Prayer Focus Thank You Lord for life both now and eternal Thank You Lord for Your Spirit and Word that empowers us Thank You Lord for Your grace, mercy, love and adoption Thank You Lord for a new day to walk with you and for Your commission of service