What Is Victory? Lesson 1 Series

A. INTRODUCTION

1. Definition (ELT): victory is:

a. Overcoming an enemy, a threat, or danger.

b. To gain mastery/success eliminating threat and eliminate fear – leading to peace/security.

c. Return to normal or expected life conditions.

2. The word “victory” appears 11 times in the New King James Version, but over 60 times in the New Living Translation.

3. Victory classified:

a. God’s victory over evil.

b. Israel’s victory of nations.

c. Christ’s victory at Calvary.

d. Early church victory had successful ministry and growth.

e. Believer’s spiritual victory.

4. Our victory examined:

a. Victory over the enemy, i.e., world, flesh, devil.

b. The Lord expects victory, challenges us with promises.

c. The Lord carries the fight and gives us victory. “Through God we shall be victorious, for He is the One trampling down our fears” (Psalm 60:12, ELT).

d. Our response to God’s challenge for victory.

e. Post victory celebration.

5. The role of Jesus Christ in delivering victory:

a. His example of victory over the devil (Matthew 4).

b. His death victory over the penalty of sin.

c. His resurrection victory over physical death.

d. Future results at Second Coming … His final victory.

If you have never really accepted Jesus as your personal Savior, would you do it right now? Do not delay or put it off. If you would like to receive Christ by faith, pray this simple prayer in your heart:

Dear Lord, I acknowledge that I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died for my sins on the cross, and rose again the third day. I repent of my sins. By faith I receive the Lord Jesus as my Savior. You promised to save me, and I believe You, because You are God and cannot lie. I believe right now that the Lord Jesus is my personal Savior, and that all my sins are forgiven through His precious blood. I thank You, dear Lord, for saving me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, God heard you and saved you. I personally want to welcome you to the family of God and rejoice with you.

Dr. Towns’ email is eltowns@liberty.edu.

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