Which other scriptures reinforce the victory theme found in Romans 8:37? Our Key Verse: Romans 8:37 “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Victory Proclaimed by the Apostles • 1 Corinthians 15:57 – “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!” • 2 Corinthians 2:14 – “But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.” • Colossians 2:15 – “And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” • 1 John 5:4-5 – “Everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.” • 1 John 4:4 – “You are of God, little children, and you have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” • 2 Timothy 4:7-8 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.” Victory Promised by Jesus Himself • John 16:33 – “I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” • Luke 10:19 – “Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” • Matthew 16:18 – “I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.” Old Testament Foundations of Triumph • Psalm 44:5 – “Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.” • Deuteronomy 20:4 – “For the LORD your God is the One who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.” • Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. • Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Final Triumph in Revelation • Revelation 12:11 – “They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; and they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.” • Revelation 15:2 – “I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and those who had conquered the beast, its image, and the number of its name, standing on the sea of glass, holding harps of God.” • Revelation 17:14 – “They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings—and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.” Living the “More-Than-Conquerors” Reality • Ephesians 6:10-11 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.” • Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” • Hebrews 12:1-2 – “Let us run with endurance the race set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.” These passages, together with Romans 8:37, weave a single theme: in Christ we do not merely survive; we overwhelmingly conquer, from this moment all the way to the final victory celebrated in eternity. |
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