“And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things “And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.” {1 Corinthians 9:25} Faith Is the Victory Title Slide: “Faith is the Victory” (1 Jno.5:4}

Faith Is the Victory “Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him… The Text…(1 John 5:1) 1 John 5:1

Faith Is the Victory “By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments… The Text…(1 John 5:2) 1 John 5:2

Faith Is the Victory “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. and His commandments are not burdensome… The Text…(1 John 5:3) 1 John 5:3

Faith Is the Victory “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith…” The Text…(1 John 5:4) 1 John 5:4

Faith Is the Victory “Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” The Text…(1 John 5:5) 1 John 5:5

Whatever Is Born of God Regenerated John 3:5; Titus 3:5 “Whatever is Born of God”. The new spiritual birth, 2 Cor.5:17; Col.3:10.

Whatever Is Born of God Regenerated “Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever.” {1 Peter 1:22,23} “Whatever is Born of God”. Regenerated…, 1 Pet.1:22,23.

Whatever Is Born of God Regenerated Converted John 3:5; Titus 3:5 Matthew 18:3; Acts 26:18-20 “Whatever is Born of God”. The new spiritual birth, 2 Cor.5:17; Col.3:10.

Whatever Is Born of God Converted “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” {Acts 3:19} “Whatever is Born of God: Converted…, Acts 3:19.

Whatever Is Born of God Regenerated Converted Renewed John 3:5; Titus 3:5 Converted Matthew 18:3; Acts 26:18-20 Renewed Romans 12:1,2 “Whatever is Born of God”. The new spiritual birth, 2 Cor.5:17; Col.3:10.

Whatever Is Born of God Renewed “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” {Romans 8:5,6} “Whatever is Born of God: Renewed…, Romans 8:5,6.

Whatever Is Born of God Regenerated Converted Renewed Abides in God John 3:5; Titus 3:5 Converted Matthew 18:3; Acts 26:18-20 Renewed Romans 12:1,2 Abides in God John 15:1-10 “Whatever is Born of God”. The new spiritual birth, 2 Cor.5:17; Col.3:10.

Whatever Is Born of God Abides in God “Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him. Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.” {1 John 3:6,7} “Whatever is Born of God: Abides in God…, 1 John 3:6,7.

Overcomes the World Lust of the flesh Lust of the eyes Immorality, inordinate emotions Lust of the eyes Materialism, greed, covetousness The pride of life Vainglory, boasting, arrogance “Overcomes the World”. (1 Jno.2:15-17)—Lust of the flesh—Lust of the eyes—Pride of Life… 1 John 2:15-17

Overcomes the World Sin Worry Discontentment Depression Its guilt; power and consequences Worry Anxiety; fear; emotional distress Discontentment Dissatisfaction; unhappiness; murmuring Depression Despair “Overcomes the World”. Sin—its guilt; power and consequences (Rom.6:23). Worry—Anxiety; fear; emotional distress. (Matt.6:25-33) Discontentment—dissatisfaction; unhappiness; murmuring (Eph.4:31.32) Depression—despair (Rom.8:31,35).

Overcomes the World Illness Grief Loneliness Death Pain; hardship; inability to function Grief Deep mental anguish arising from bereavement Loneliness We can be lonely even when surrounded by people Death Hope of resurrection “Overcomes the World”. Illness—pain; hardship; inability to function. (Phil.4:6). Grief—deep mental anguish arising from bereavement. (Heb.13:5,6) Loneliness—We can be lonely even when surrounded by people. (Gal.6:9,10) Death—remember the resurrection! (1 Cor.15:50-58)

Our Personal Faith Faith in who Jesus is John 1:1-3 (1) Faith in who Jesus Is—1 Jno.1:1-3; 4:4; 5:5; John 1:1-3;Col.1:13-17..

Victorious Faith Faith in who Jesus is “Has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.” {Hebrews 1:2,3} “Victorious faith”: Faith in Who Jesus Is…, Hebrews 1:2,3—Son of God!.

Our Personal Faith Faith in who Jesus is Faith in what Jesus did John 1:1-3 Faith in what Jesus did Romans 5:6-8 “Our Personal Faith”. Faith in what Jesus did—Matt.10:32,33; Matt.17:5; Lk.6:46; Lk.13:3; Mk.16:16; Jno.16:13; 1 Jno.5:13

Victorious Faith Faith in what Jesus did “My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.” {1 John 2:1,2} “Victorious faith”: Faith in What Jesus Did…, 1 John 2:1,2—Became the atonement for our sins—covered by His blood!

Our Personal Faith Faith in who Jesus is Faith in what Jesus did John 1:1-3 Faith in what Jesus did Romans 5:6-8 Faith in what Jesus said Matthew 10:32,33 “Our Personal Faith”. Faith in what Jesus Said—Matt.10:32,33; Matt.17:5; Lk.6:46; Lk.13:3; Mk.16:16; Jno.16:13; 1 Jno.5:13

Victorious Faith Faith in what Jesus said “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.” {1 John 5:13} “Victorious faith”: Faith in What Jesus Said…, 1 John 5:13—Desire that His children be given eternal life!

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” {1 Corinthians 15:57,58} Faith Is the Victory Final Slide: “Faith is the Victory” (1 Cor.15:57,58}…Invitation…