More Than Conquerors
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The document discusses how Christians can be victorious through Christ. It explains that through living in Christ by putting away sinful ways and focusing on prayer, Bible study, and church attendance, leaning on Christ completely by trusting Him for salvation and direction, and laboring with Christ by working hard for God and helping others, Christians can overcome trials. It stresses the importance of loving through Christ by giving ourselves to God and others as Jesus did through compassion. The conclusion exhorts readers to find victory through Christ by coming to Him through hearing the truth, believing, repenting, confessing, and being baptized.
More Than Conquerors
- 2. What Can We Conquer? Romans 8:28-29, 37-39; Revelation 1:5 What if there were no trials? We shall not just barely make it, through Christ we can and will triumphantly conquer all things ! Phil. 4:13; 2 Pet. 1:10-11 God permits trials that we may use them for our ultimate good and to His glory. Jas. 1:2-4; 1 Cor. 6:20
- 3. By Living In Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 Christians are new creatures in Christ! Put away the old sinful ways… Rom. 8:1-2; 1 Thes. 5:21-22 Keep thyself pure… Rom. 8:12-13; 1 Tim. 5:22 Christians lack victory because they do not continue to live in Christ! They neglect prayer, Bible study, and church attendance. Acts 2:42
- 4. By Leaning On Christ Proverbs 3:5-6 Christians must learn to trust in the Lord completely! Not only for salvation but for direction in their lives!!! Acts 4:12; Ps. 37:23-24 We must realize and admit that we cannot direct our own steps. Jer. 10:23 The LORD shall be our help and hope! Hebrews 13:6; 1 Timothy 1:1
- 5. By Laboring with Christ 2 Corinthians 6:1 Many Christians are not hard workers for God. 1 Cor. 15:34 God’s people often lack the time and concern for doing His work. James 2:20 Christians should always take time for the LORD . Mt. 6:33 To teach the lost Lk. 19:10; Mk. 16:15 Help one in need, etc. James 1:27
- 6. By Loving Through Christ Ephesians 5:2 Christians often fail to walk in love like they should. Mt. 28:20 Walk in love also means to give ourselves to God and for others, Jesus did! Gal. 1:3-4; 2 Cor. 8:5-7 We should deny ourselves and increase in love and compassion for others. 1 John 3:16-23
- 7. Be Victorious Through Christ! Romans 8:31-39 In the midst of all our afflictions we are assured of God’s presence and help. Through our sufferings, God get’s closer to us if we walk in Him. Is. 57:15; James 4:8; Jn. 14:23 Come to Jesus… Hear the Truth Rom. 10:17; Believe Heb. 11:6; Repent Acts 2:38; Confess Acts 8:37; Be Baptized Acts 22:16