In this message, Stephen emphasizes the centrality of Christ as the Overcomer in the Christian life, urging believers to focus on Him rather than their own efforts. He begins with a heartfelt prayer for God to reveal His Son fully within us, so that Christ may be exalted and His love fill our hearts, leading us to praise His glory. Stephen highlights the significance of the word "overcome," drawing from Revelation 5, where a scene in heaven depicts the Lamb, slain yet standing, worthy to open the sealed book—symbolizing God's right to His creation and His plan for redemption. He explains that the book represents the title deed of the earth, which God still owns, awaiting the overcoming work of Christ through man. The message underscores that man was created to be an overcomer, to restore the earth spiritually and morally, but failed through Adam's defeat. However, God's eternal purpose remains, fulfilled ultimately in Christ, who overcomes as both a lion—symbolizing strength, purpose, and devotion—and as a lamb—symbolizing humility, suffering, and sacrifice. Stephen stresses that true overcoming is rooted in union with Christ, who embodies both lion and lamb characteristics. Believers are called to behold Christ, the ultimate Overcomer, and to allow His victory and character to be formed in them, leading to worship and praise for His glorious triumph.

Outline of Main Points

Prayer for God to reveal His Son fully in believers
The scene in Revelation 5: the worthy Lamb, slain yet standing, holding the book
The book symbolizes the title deed of the earth and God's ownership
Man's creation to be an overcomer, tasked with restoring God's purpose
Failure of man through Adam, but God's plan persists through Christ
Christ as the Overcomer: overcoming as a lion (strength, purpose) and as a lamb (humility, sacrifice)
Union with Christ is essential for believers to overcome
Overcoming involves beholding Christ and His character, not self-effort
The victory of Christ is eternal, leading to worship and praise

Thou Art Mine, By Overcoming

Thou Art Mine, By Overcoming