Oct 13, 2016
Episode 47 Overcoming all things in Christ
The promises of God to the churches in Revelation are to the
overcomers. What does it mean to “overcome”? How do we overcome all
things? We all face trials of one kind or another, and I think each
one of us wants to triumph in these trials. God has made a way for
us to do this in Jesus Christ our Lord. It is important that we
understand how God has designed for us to go through the trials of
this life in victory. It is not by strength of character or
determination. It is not a matter of just believing that everything
will work out ok even though we don’t understand. Our victory is
based on what Christ did. He overcame all things, and we overcome
in Him.
• We do not overcome because
o We just believe everything will work out ok
o We just try to follow the example of Christ
o We try to explain everything by our natural reasoning
• The basis of our victory is the victory of Christ at
Calvary
o He overcame all things (Rev. 3:21)
o Christ destroyed the power of the enemy at Calvary (Col
2:8-23, esp. vs 15)
o Christ now is seated at the right hand of God--authority
over all (Eph. 1:20, Heb. 8:1)
o If we are “in Christ” then we are seated with Him (Eph.
2:6)
• The basis of our victory is abiding in Christ (union)
o We must first enter into this union by the Spirit
o We cease from our efforts (will power), trying to please God
on our own
o Acknowledge our complete dependence on Christ (death to
self)
o Resting by faith in Him, His grace, wisdom, and strength
o Obeying when He speaks and light comes
• Victory is in very practical things
o Over sin (a heart of righteousness to do the will of
God)
o Brings our whole self under God’s control (mind, desires,
emotions, words, deeds)
o Makes us a channel of God’s grace to others
o Keeps us in peace in the midst of the storms of life
o Strength to keep going when the flesh wants to give up
o Ability to stand in truth when pressed to compromise
o Wisdom when there seems to be no way
o Love in the face of hate
o A thankful heart, even in trials
o Worship in the midst of sacrifice
• Additional resources at http://www.ntchurchsource.com/
• Theme song “Will Your Anchor Hold” sung by J. Ashley
Milne
• Comments and questions welcome. Email David@AnchorOfTruth.com