Revelation 3:5 He that overcomes, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life… I. WHAT ARE WE TO OVERCOME? 1. Self. (1) In its hostility (Romans 8:7). (2) In its indifference (Acts 24:25). (3) In its insincerity (Jeremiah 17:9). 2. World. (1) In its frowns (James 4:4). (2) In its flatteries (Proverbs 1:10). (3) In its applauses (Acts 12:22). 3. Death. (1) In the fears of his approach (Hebrews 2:15). (2) In the pains of his attack (1 Corinthians 15:55). (3) In the desolations of his triumph (John 11:25, 26). II. HOW ARE WE TO OVERCOME? 1. By thought. "I thought on my ways." 2. By purpose. 3. By faith. (1) Lively. (2) Progressive. (3) Saving. 4. By effort. (1) Cheerful. (2) Continual. (3) Mighty. III. THE RESULTS OF OVERCOMING. 1. A pure and spotless nature. 2. An enduring name. 3. A public honour. (C. L. Burdick.) Parallel Verses KJV: He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. |
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