Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Hebrews 4:15The scope of Jesus Christ's victory See also Over temptation Matthew 4:1-11Romans 5:20-21 pp Lk 4:1-13 See also Over sin 1 John 3:5,8John 12:31 Over Satan See also Luke 10:18-19Satan is called "the prince of this world" in John's Gospel. John 14:30; 16:11Hebrews 2:14-15 Mark 1:23-27 Over evil spirits Colossians 2:15pp Lk 4:33-36 Over all powers See also Romans 8:38-39"powers and authorities" include evil spiritual beings. 1 Corinthians 15:24-25Ephesians 1:21-22; 4:8 Psalms 68:18 John 16:33 Over the world See also 2 Thessalonians 2:8Here, as elsewhere in John's Gospel, "world" refers to the human race in rebellion against God. 1 John 5:4-5Revelation 17:12-14; 19:11-21 "the lawless one" represents the leader of human forces of evil Romans 6:9See also Over death Acts 2:241 Corinthians 15:26,54-57 2 Timothy 1:10 Revelation 1:18 Matthew 4:4-10 The manner of Jesus Christ's victory By the written word of God Hebrews 2:14pp Lk 4:4-12 See also By his death on the cross Colossians 2:15Revelation 12:11 Luke 11:20 By God's authority Matthew 8:16pp Mt 12:28 See also By his spoken word Matthew 8:8Matthew 8:13 pp Lk 7:7 John 16:33Consequences of Jesus Christ's victory 1 Thessalonians 4:13Assurance for believers Revelation 5:51 Corinthians 15:57 See also Victory for believers Romans 7:21-25; 8:37; 16:20See also 2012 Christ, authority2224 Christ, the Lord 2312 Christ as king 2321 Christ as redeemer 2324 Christ as Saviour 2525 Christ, cross of 2560 Christ, resurrection 2575 Christ, temptation 4127 Satan, defeat of 5596 victory 8482 spiritual warfare 9020 death |
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