Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2300 Jesus Christ, ministry and work of » 2303 Jesus Christ, as creator » 2372 Jesus Christ, victory of Jesus Christ triumphs over and disarms all the powers of evil arrayed against him. Believers are able to share in this victory through faith in Jesus Christ. The scope of Jesus Christ's victory Over temptation Hebrews 4:15 See also Matthew 4:1-11 pp Luke 4:1-13 Over sin Romans 5:20-21 See also 1 John 3:5,8 Over Satan John 12:31 Satan is called “the prince of this world” in John's Gospel. See also Luke 10:18-19; John 14:30; John 16:11; Hebrews 2:14-15 Over evil spirits Over all powers Colossians 2:15 “powers and authorities” include evil spiritual beings. See also Romans 8:38-39; 1 Corinthians 15:24-25; Ephesians 1:21-22; Ephesians 4:8; Psalm 68:18 Over the world John 16:33 Here, as elsewhere in John's Gospel, “world” refers to the human race in rebellion against God. See also 2 Thessalonians 2:8 “the lawless one” represents the leader of human forces of evil; 1 John 5:4-5; Revelation 17:12-14; Revelation 19:11-21 Over death Romans 6:9 See also Acts 2:24; 1 Corinthians 15:26,54-57; 2 Timothy 1:10; Revelation 1:18 The manner of Jesus Christ's victory By the written word of God By his death on the cross Hebrews 2:14 See also Colossians 2:15; Revelation 12:11 By God's authority By his spoken word Matthew 8:16 See also Matthew 8:8 pp Luke 7:7; Matthew 8:13 Consequences of Jesus Christ's victory Assurance for believers John 16:33; 1 Thessalonians 4:13; Revelation 5:5 Victory for believers 1 Corinthians 15:57 See also Romans 7:21-25; Romans 8:37; Romans 16:20 See also
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