Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5597 victory, as an act of God

5597 victory, as an act of God

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God is the source of all victory, which he grants to those who obey his commands and put their confidence in him. This principle holds true in all believers' conflicts, whether physical or spiritual.

God is the source of all victory

Deuteronomy 20:1-4 See also 2 Chronicles 20:15; Psalm 18:35; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 2:14

Victory is achieved by God, not people

Psalm 20:7-8 See also 1 Samuel 17:45-47; Psalm 44:3-7; Psalm 60:11-12; Psalm 146:3; Proverbs 21:31

Victory should be ascribed to God

Psalm 118:15 See also Exodus 15:1; Psalm 21:1; 1 Corinthians 15:57; Revelation 19:1-2

Victory depends on faithfulness

God grants victory to those who are faithful to him

1 Chronicles 22:13 See also Exodus 23:20-23; Psalm 112:8; Proverbs 2:7

Unfaithfulness to God brings defeat

Numbers 14:41-43 See also Deuteronomy 28:15,25; 2 Chronicles 24:20

Examples of God giving victory

Exodus 17:8-15 to Israel over the Amalekites

To Joshua at Jericho:

Joshua 6:2-5,20 Judges 7:15-22 to Gideon over the Midianites; Judges 15:12-19 to Samson over 1,000 Philistines; 1 Samuel 7:7-12 to the Israelites at Mizpah; 1 Samuel 17:38-50 to David over Goliath; 1 Kings 18:36-39 to Elijah at Mount Carmel; 1 Chronicles 11:4-9 when David conquered Jerusalem

God is able to work through defeat

Genesis 50:20 See also Judges 16:24,30; Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians 4:7-12; Corinthians 12:7-10

God is able to fulfil his purposes through the victory of unbelievers

Isaiah 44:28-45:4 See also Isaiah 41:25; Isaiah 45:13; Ezekiel 33:27-29 This is how Ezekiel is to explain Babylon's victory over Jerusalem; Acts 2:36; Acts 3:17-18