“I have overcome the world” Revelation 12:7-12 John 16:33

Revelation 12:7-12 Art by Pat Marvenko Smith © “Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out.” (John 12:31) 2

“I have overcome the world” John 16:33 Satan – 1 Jno. 3:8 (Rev. 12:8-9)Satan – 1 Jno. 3:8 (Rev. 12:8-9) –Crucifixion…“cast out” Satan – Jno. 12:27-31; Heb. 2:14-15 Sin – 2 Cor. 5:18-21; 1 Pet. 2:23-24Sin – 2 Cor. 5:18-21; 1 Pet. 2:23-24 –“Condemned sin in the flesh” – Rom. 8:3 (1-4); Heb. 4:15 3

“I have overcome the world” John 16:33 Death – Jno. 11:25-26Death – Jno. 11:25-26 –Physical death in resurrection – 11:25; 1 Cor. 15:20 –Spiritual death in the cross – 11:26; Rom. 6:21-23 –Free from law of “sin and death” – Rom. 8:1-2 4

“I have overcome the world” John 16:33 Darkness of ignorance & error – Jno. 1:4-5Darkness of ignorance & error – Jno. 1:4-5 –Light bringing salvation, Lk. 2:29-32 –Light of the world, Jno. 8:12 –Path to God, Jno. 14:6 Every false doctrine – 1 Jno. 4:1-4Every false doctrine – 1 Jno. 4:1-4 5

Our Faith in Christ Overcomes the World 1 John 5:4 As we live by faith, we share in Christ’s victories! – Rev. 12:10As we live by faith, we share in Christ’s victories! – Rev. 12:10 Rev. 12:11: We overcome…Rev. 12:11: We overcome… –By the blood of the Lamb –By the word of their testimony –By self-denial 6

Our Faith in Christ Overcomes the World 1 John 5:4 By the blood of the Lamb – Eph. 1:7By the blood of the Lamb – Eph. 1:7 –Sin & death – Rom. 6:1-3; Acts 22:16 Believe & be baptized…saved by the blood of ChristBelieve & be baptized…saved by the blood of Christ Christian who walks in the light… confesses sin…cleansed – 1 Jno. 1:7-9Christian who walks in the light… confesses sin…cleansed – 1 Jno. 1:7-9 7

Our Faith in Christ Overcomes the World 1 John 5:4 By the word of their testimony – Rev. 12:17; 14:12By the word of their testimony – Rev. 12:17; 14:12 –Word of the gospel – Acts 2:40; 20:20- 21, 24, 32 Over Satan – 1 Jno. 2:13-14Over Satan – 1 Jno. 2:13-14 Over darkness & error – Jno. 12:35-36Over darkness & error – Jno. 12:35-36 Over every false teaching – 2 Cor. 10:3-5Over every false teaching – 2 Cor. 10:3-5 8

Our Faith in Christ Overcomes the World 1 John 5:4 By self-denial – Matt. 16:25; Rom. 8:35-39By self-denial – Matt. 16:25; Rom. 8:35-39 –Battle rages, we must deny ourselves & endure – 2 Tim. 2:3-4 Clothed in His armor, we stand – Eph. 6:13Clothed in His armor, we stand – Eph. 6:13 Rejoice in the victory of Christ! – Rev. 12:12; 17:14Rejoice in the victory of Christ! – Rev. 12:12; 17:14 9

Victory through Christ! Art by Pat Marvenko Smith © Satan, sin, death - 1 Cor. 15:50-57Satan, sin, death - 1 Cor. 15:50-57 Hear & obey Him! Rev. 3:20-21; 21:7Hear & obey Him! Rev. 3:20-21; 21:7 Satan, sin, death - 1 Cor. 15:50-57Satan, sin, death - 1 Cor. 15:50-57 Hear & obey Him! Rev. 3:20-21; 21:7Hear & obey Him! Rev. 3:20-21; 21:7 10