Overcomers 1 John 2:13-14

In Revelation These churches actions were manifest “I know your works” is told to each church at the beginning of their instructions (2:2, 9, 13, 19; 3:1, 8, 15) They were encouraged to heed the word. “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches” (2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22)

Overcome in order to gain: 2:7 – Access to the Tree of Life 2:11 - Not hurt of second death 2:17 - The hidden manna, a white stone and new name 2:26, 28 - Power over the nations and given the morning star 3:5 - Clothed with white raiment, name in Book in Life and confessed before Father and angels 3:12 - Made a pillar in temple, shall go out no more, bear the name of God, of New Jerusalem and the name of Christ 3:21 - Reign with Christ

How Overcoming Is Possible By the blood of Christ (Rev. 12:11) This is how the devil is defeated The blood was shed for the remission of sins (Matt. 26:28) Justified by His blood (Rom. 5:9) Purges our conscience from dead works (Heb. 9:14) Redeems us (1 Peter 1:18-19)

Why Overcome? To obtain many benefits previously mentioned To go to heaven when this life is over Only the obedient (Rev. 22:14) We will be with God in heaven (Rev. 21:3-4) Heirs of glory (Rev. 21:7)