A Conquering Christian

Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Romans 8:37 (NKJV)

INTRODUCTION: Paul tells us that through Christ we are more than conquerors. Paul is saying that we surpass Alexander the Great and Caesar because of our faith in Christ. To be more than conquerors means that our moments of spiritual achievement coincide with moments of realization that we have succeeded through Him who loved us. The glow of the greatest victory dims in the light of Christ’s love for us.

FAITH IN CHRIST AS SAVIOUR. Gal. 2:20.
Sure faith that commits self to Christ.
Satisfying faith that combines self to Christ.
Steadfast faith that cooperates with Christians.

FORGIVEN OF THE CAUSE OF SIN. Rom. 8:1-2.
No longer a servant of Satan.
No longer a slave to sin.
No longer a sinner but a Saint.

FILLED CONTINUALLY WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. Eph. 5:18.
Strength for the toil.
Skill for the task.
Solemnity for trouble.

FAITHFULLY CONSECRATED IN SERVICE. 1 Cor. 4:2.
Determination to walk the Christian course.
Dedication for a worthy cause.
Diligent in witnessing for Christ.

FEARLESS AS A CHRISTIAN SOLDIER. 2 Tim. 4:6-8.
Conviction based on sin.
Courage to back up the statements.
Confidence to believe Saints.

FOLLOWING THE COMMAND IN THE SCRIPTURES. Psa. 119:165.
The command of the Lord final.
The covenant of the Law forcible.
The constant of love favorable.

FINISHING THE CAUSE WITH A SHOUT. 1 Thess. 4:13-18.
The rewards will be greater.
The regrets will be smaller.
The rebuke will be lighter.

CONCLUSION:
Believers must always remember: they are going to suffer while they are in this world. In fact, the world is going to count them as sheep for the slaughter, rejecting and persecuting them (Ps. 44:22). The world is going to persecute believers as long as believers continue to live for Christ. Their lives of godliness convict the world, and the world rejects godliness.

No matter the circumstances, we are more than conquerors through Christ who has loved us (v. 37). No matter the circumstances and their severity, Christ will carry us through all, strengthening and encouraging us. We cannot lose, no matter the severity of the situation. Christ loves us and is going to look after and take care of us. The believer can rest assured, Christ delivers him from the severest circumstances.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Ph 4:13).

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