1. OVERCOMING THE WORLD

2. Overcoming the World Christ overcame the world John 16:33 How? John 17:4 He wants us to overcome the world 1 John 5:4-5 How? Finishing the work God gave us by faith “Overcoming” is a common concept in John’s writings

3. Fighting the Battle We must overcome lusts 1 Timothy 5:11, 1 Peter 2:11, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 We must overcome enemies Romans 12:21 Overcome Satan 1 John 2:13-14, James 4:7, Revelation 12:10-11 We must overcome false teaching 1 John 4:1-6 We must overcome unbelief Mark 9:24, 1 John 5:4-5 Jesus has already overcome the world, so we can, too

4. God’s Promises to Those Who Overcome the World Rev. 2:7 the right to eat from the tree of life Rev. 2:11 the second death will not hurt him Rev. 2:17 hidden manna; white stone with a new name Rev. 2:26 authority over the nations; the morning star Rev. 3:5 dressed in white; name not blotted out Rev. 3:12 be a pillar in God’s temple; God’s name written on him Rev. 3:21 the right to sit with Christ on His throne Rev. 21:1-8 a composite promise in v.7