In the context of the Bible, the concept of "wins" can be understood through various lenses, including spiritual victories, triumphs over sin, and the ultimate victory of God’s kingdom. The Bible often uses metaphors of battle and competition to describe the Christian life, emphasizing perseverance, faith, and divine assistance as keys to achieving victory.

Spiritual Victories

The Apostle Paul frequently uses the imagery of athletic competition to describe the Christian journey. In 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 , Paul writes, "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable." Here, the "win" is not a worldly accolade but the eternal reward of faithfulness to God.

Triumph Over Sin

The Bible also speaks of victory in terms of overcoming sin and temptation. In Romans 8:37 , Paul declares, "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." This passage highlights the believer's triumph over sin and adversity through the love and power of Christ. The victory is not achieved by human effort alone but through the grace and strength provided by God.

Victory Through Faith

Faith is a crucial element in achieving spiritual victories. In 1 John 5:4 , it is written, "For everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith." This verse underscores the belief that faith in Jesus Christ is the means by which believers overcome worldly challenges and spiritual battles.

The Ultimate Victory

The Bible assures believers of the ultimate victory of God's kingdom. Revelation 21:4 promises, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away." This eschatological vision presents the final triumph of God over evil, where all suffering is eradicated, and eternal peace is established.

Examples of Biblical Wins

Throughout Scripture, there are numerous examples of individuals who experienced victories through God's intervention. David's triumph over Goliath (1 Samuel 17) is a classic example of faith and divine assistance leading to victory against overwhelming odds. Similarly, the Israelites' conquest of Jericho (Joshua 6) demonstrates how obedience to God's commands results in miraculous victories.

Divine Assistance in Battles

The Old Testament often recounts how God fought on behalf of His people. In Exodus 14:14 , Moses tells the Israelites, "The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." This assurance of divine intervention is a recurring theme, emphasizing that true victory comes from reliance on God rather than human strength.

Conclusion

The concept of "wins" in the Bible is deeply intertwined with spiritual growth, faith, and the ultimate triumph of God's purposes. Believers are encouraged to pursue spiritual victories through faith, obedience, and reliance on God's power, with the assurance of eternal rewards and the final victory of God's kingdom.3947. laqach -- to take
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Jesus Wins Devoted Friends
... THE NEW TESTAMENT JESUS WINS DEVOTED FRIENDS. Herod seized John the Baptist
and bound him, and put him in prison because of Herodias ...
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Soldier Priests
... He rules, and His servants rule with Him. But ere that time comes, they are to be
joined with Him in the great warfare by which He wins the earth for Himself. ...
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Jesus Announces his Departure.
... In choosing the cross He chooses the crown. "The Son of man is glorified" in His
perfect self-sacrifice that wins all men to Him; and God is glorified in Him ...
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Scraps from the Arundel Ms.
... Think oft with sore heart of thy foul sins, Think oft of hell-woe, of heaven-kingdom's
wins;[9] Think of thine own death, of GOD'S death on rood, The grim doom ...
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Sowing Ourselves in Life's Soil.
... He is counting on you and me. The power that actually wins men is the power of God. ...
And through that sort of sowing He wins His greatest harvests. ...
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I Would Add, Moreover, that they Themselves...
... Whosoever, therefore, refuses to obey the laws of the emperors which are enacted
against the truth of God, wins for himself a great reward; but whosoever ...
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"Nothing is Impossible to Industry, "Said one of the Seven Sages ...
... The widow, weak and helpless, is helplessness personified; bereft of every hope
and influence which could move an unjust judge, she yet wins her case solely by ...
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Whether one May Give Alms Out of Ill-Gotten Goods?
... But as to the profits from games of chance, there would seem to be something unlawful
as being contrary to the Divine Law, when a man wins from one who cannot ...
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Further Concerning Volitions and Free-Wills: Minds, Too, and ...
... a rational subject. Wherefore in pursuing virtue it wins praise and happiness,
and in pursuing vice it wins punishment. So that ...
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The Power of Diligence
... fine emotions, no select moments of rapture and communion will ever avail to take
the place of the dogged perseverance and prosaic hard work which wins in all ...
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Wins (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Wins (3 Occurrences). ... (WEY). Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of
the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls. (WEB NAS NIV). ...
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Winter (22 Occurrences)

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Lovable (2 Occurrences)
... Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever
is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute ...
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Winnows (3 Occurrences)

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Repute (12 Occurrences)
... Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever
is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute ...
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Deemed (14 Occurrences)
... Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever
is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute ...
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Cherish (20 Occurrences)
... Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever
is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute ...
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Rest (831 Occurrences)
... Follows Esther 4:17. D (Latin, Additions to Esther 15:4-19; English,
16:1-16): Esther visits the king and wins his favor. Follows ...
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Unfaithful (58 Occurrences)
... crave violence. (WEB NIV). Proverbs 13:15 Good understanding wins favor;
but the way of the unfaithful is hard. (WEB NIV). Proverbs ...
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Worthy (92 Occurrences)
... Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever
is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute ...
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