OVERCOMERS

9/21/86

OVERCOMERS
I JOHN 5: 1 - 5

JESUS CHRIST said, "In this world you will have tribulation, but
be of good courage I have overcome the world."
Because of His victory, we don't work for victory; we work from
victory.
Christ realistically let us know we would have ---
I.OPPOSITION
The "world" = KOSMOS = all forces opposing new life in Christ.
II.OVERCOMERS
A.Reason. "Overcomes" is a verb form speaking of a continuous
victory in a continuous struggle.
"Victory" is a verb form which speaks of a single victory. The
single victory was Christ's victory over the world. Because of
that single victory, we have the potential of a continuous
victory. Because of His victory, we are called "overcomers."
(Story of Alexander and young coward soldier).
We quote wonderful truths, BUT do we live according to their
truth?
"If God be for us..."
"I can do all things..."
B.Resources.
1.BIRTH. "whoever is born of God."
The bir ...

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