Reigning With Christ: The Overcomer
Lance discusses the theme of overcoming through Christ, emphasizing that true victory is found in Jesus, the Overcomer. He references several scriptures, including Revelation 3:21 and John 16:33, highlighting that believers can find peace and triumph through faith in Christ. Lance explains that overcoming is not merely about enduring tribulations but involves a deep connection with Christ, who empowers believers to achieve overwhelming victory in all circumstances. He stresses the importance of union with the Father, stating that Jesus did nothing of Himself but relied entirely on the Father. This dependence is crucial for believers as well. Lance outlines five keys to overcoming: 1) Union with the Father, 2) A life laid down from the beginning, 3) The ministry of the Holy Spirit, 4) Perfect love, and 5) Being perfected through suffering. He concludes by urging believers to follow Christ's example of self-sacrifice and love, asserting that true overcoming comes from laying down one's life for others and being led by the Holy Spirit.
Outline of Main Points
- Introduction to the theme of overcoming through Christ
- Key scriptures supporting the message
- Importance of union with the Father
- Five keys to overcoming:
- Union with the Father
- A life laid down from the beginning
- The ministry of the Holy Spirit
- Perfect love
- Perfected through suffering
- Conclusion emphasizing self-sacrifice and love
21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
