2372 - Jesus Christ, Victory Over

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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

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

Mark 1:23-27 pp Luke 4:33-36

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

The manner of Jesus Christ’s victory

By the written word of God

Matthew 4:4-10 pp Luke 4:4-12

By his death on the cross

Hebrews 2:14 See also Colossians 2:15; Revelation 12:11

By God’s authority

Luke 11:20 pp Matthew 12:28

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