SOURCE - Dictionary of Bible Themes ” 5000 Humanity ” 5200 Human civilisation ” 5596 victory ” 5598 victory, over spiritual forces
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
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 15:26-57; 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
2012 Christ, authority
2224 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