The God Who Swallows Up Death In Victory Series

THE GOD WHO SWALLOWS UP DEATH IN VICTORY

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Texts: Isaiah 25:8, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Key Verse: “He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of His people shall He take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.” — Isaiah 25:8 (KJV)

Supporting Texts: Hosea 13:14; John 11:25-26; Revelation 1:18; 2 Timothy 1:10

INTRODUCTION:

Death has been the greatest fear and enemy of humanity since the fall of man. It has taken kings, prophets, warriors, and even the innocent, leaving behind sorrow and separation. But through the redemptive work of Christ, God declared once and for all that death shall not have the final word. He is the God who swallows up death in victory, turning mourning into dancing and sorrow into songs of triumph.

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ stand as the greatest demonstration of this truth. When He rose from the dead, He defeated the powers of darkness, broke the seal of the grave, and triumphed over sin and death forever. For every believer, this victory is not just historical—it is personal and eternal.

When you walk with God, death loses its terror. The same God who swallowed death in Christ will swallow every form of “death” in your life—be it death of dreams, hope, faith, health, or purpose. You will rise again in victory, because the Lord of life reigns forever.

1. GOD HAS POWER OVER DEATH AND THE GRAVE

Death is not the end for those who trust in God. He alone holds the keys of life and death, and no grave can resist His authority.

a) God is the giver and sustainer of life — (Genesis 2:7)

Life began with God’s breath, and only He has the power to reclaim it. Death cannot overrule the Word of the Creator.

b) God’s Word overrides the verdict of death — (Psalm 118:17)

When He declares, “You shall not die but live,” no power of hell can contradict it.

c) Jesus demonstrated divine authority over death — (John 11:43-44)

At the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus proved that His Word can summon the dead back to life.

d) God turns death into a pathway of glory — (Philippians 1:21)

For the believer, even death becomes a transition into eternal life and glory.

Biblical Example: The widow’s son at Zarephath was raised by Elijah, proving that God’s life-giving power conquers every situation (1 Kings 17:17-22).

2. CHRIST’S RESURRECTION IS THE FULFILMENT OF DIVINE VICTORY

The resurrection of Jesus is heaven’s eternal declaration that death has been defeated. Every believer shares in that triumph.

a) Christ conquered death once and for all — (Romans 6:9)

Death could not hold Him; He broke its chains forever.

b) His victory guarantees ours — (1 Corinthians 15:54-57)

Because He lives, we are assured of victory over death, sin, and the grave.

c) Resurrection power lives in believers — (Romans 8:11)

The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead gives life to our mortal bodies.

d) Christ’s victory is both present and eternal — (2 Timothy 1:10)

Through the gospel, life and immortality have been brought to light.

Biblical Example: When Jesus rose from the grave, the saints in Jerusalem also rose and appeared to many (Matthew 27:52-53), a testimony of death’s total defeat.

3. GOD SWALLOWS EVERY FORM OF DEATH IN THE BELIEVER’S LIFE

The victory of the cross extends beyond physical death. God swallows up emotional, financial, and spiritual deaths when we call upon Him.

a) God restores dead dreams and purposes — (Ezekiel 37:5-6)

The dry bones came alive when the Spirit of God breathed upon them.

b) God revives dying faith and hope — (Romans 4:19–21)

Like Abraham, faith can live again even when everything seems dead.

c) God turns the mourning of loss into joy — (Psalm 30:5)

He replaces the spirit of heaviness with the oil of gladness.

d) God defeats the spirit of fear and despair — (Hebrews 2:14-15)

Christ’s victory delivers us from the fear of death and bondage to the enemy.

Biblical Example: The Shunammite woman’s son was restored to life by the power of God through Elisha (2 Kings 4:32-37).

4. OUR VICTORY OVER DEATH IS COMPLETE IN CHRIST

Believers are not victims of death but victors through Christ. The end of every believer is not the grave but glory.

a) We have eternal life through Christ — (John 11:25-26)

Whoever believes in Him will live, even after dying.

b) We shall partake in the resurrection of the righteous — (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)

At the trumpet’s sound, the dead in Christ will rise to reign forever.

c) We are seated with Christ in heavenly victory — (Ephesians 2:6)

Our position in Him secures our dominion over death and all its agents.