Conquer: Living in Christ's Victory

Christ’s Triumph Over Satan and Sin

Jesus declared, "I have overcome the world" (Jn 16:33; Col 2:15). His mission was to destroy Satan's work and break his malicious hold on humanity (1 Jn 3:8, 5:4). The Bible reveals that Satan, once a powerful angel, rebelled against God and was cast down, bringing sin and death into the world (Isa 14:12-15; Ezek 28:12-17; Rev 12:7-9). Though he now opposes those drawing near to God, accusing them before heaven day and night (Rev 12:10), he has already been decisively defeated by Christ's sacrificial work on the cross (Col 2:15; Heb 2:14). This victory, while complete in Christ, is not automatically applied to every individual; we must consciously align ourselves with Christ through faith, put on His full spiritual armour, and actively resist the devil by being "strong in the Lord and the power of His might" (Eph 6:10-18; Jas 4:7,8).

The apostle Paul emphasizes this partnership with God, urging believers to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you" (Phil 2:12,13). Those who remain loyal to Christ, enduring to the end, will be conquerors and inherit

Why settle for defeat when you can be a conqueror with Jesus?

eternal life, while those who are fearful, deny Him, or turn back from following Christ, along with all who do not know Him, will face eternal condemnation (Rev 21:7,8; Mt 10:33; Heb 10:26,27). It is a profound insult to Christ's finished work if we are not walking in increasing victory and holiness. "The one who is in you [the Holy Spirit] is greater than the one [Satan] who is in the world" (1 Jn 4:4). We must not dwell on sin's power but actively reckon ourselves dead to its claim or influence over us and see ourselves alive to God, walking daily in the victory that is ours in Christ (Rom 6:11; Gal 2:20).

The Inner Battle and Resurrection Power

The primary battlefield for every believer is within — the mind and heart. "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good" (Prov 4:23; Rom 12:21). This inner transformation is the core of

The battle to win, begins within

the Christian life. Victory comes through daily cooperation with God as His Word renews our thinking, which in turn produces transformed actions and character (Rom 12:1,2; 2 Cor 10:4,5; Eph 4:23,24). Jesus Christ triumphed over death itself through His glorious resurrection. Although He died and rose again on the third day, He will never die again; death has no more power over Him (Rom 6:9; Rev 1:18). He proclaimed with divine authority, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die" (Jn 11:25,26).

Because of our inherent sin nature inherited from Adam, all mankind is under the curse of death (Gen 2:17; Rom 5:12, 6:23). Yet Jesus, the sinless Son of God, lived a perfect life, so death had no rightful claim on Him. Nevertheless, He willingly took the penalty for our sins, laying down His life as a ransom, and was raised by the Father's power, conquering death and the grave (Jn 10:17,18; Act 2:24; Rom 4:25; 1 Pet 2:22, 3:18). This same resurrection power is available to every believer through the Holy Spirit who dwells within us (Eph 1:19,20). "The one who is in you [the Holy Spirit] is greater than the one [Satan] who is in the world" (1 Jn 4:4). Therefore, we are called to live by faith, reckoning ourselves dead to sin's influence and alive to God in Christ Jesus, actively walking in the fullness of the victory that is already ours (Rom 6:11; Col 2:12,13). While there will be obstacles in our pathway, setbacks and failures (that keep us humble and dependent on Jesus), the victory is within reach.

The Call to Active Conquest

The Christian life is not one of passive observance but of active participation in Christ's victory. While salvation is a gift received by grace through faith, the life of holiness and conquest requires

Proactively we must do our part

diligent effort and spiritual discipline (Eph 2:8,9; 1 Tim 4:7,8). We are called to "fight the good fight of faith" and to "run with endurance the race that is set before us" (1 Tim 6:12; Heb 12:1,2). This involves daily choices to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Christ (Lk 9:23). The apostle Paul used athletic imagery, describing himself as "fighting like a boxer" and "running to get the prize," urging believers to exercise self-control in all things (1 Cor 9:24-27). This active conquest includes being transformed by the renewing of our minds, taking every thought captive to obey Christ, and setting our minds on things above (Rom 12:2; 2 Cor 10:5; Col 3:2). A wise move is to have on the spiritual armour and resist temptation when it first appears (Eph 6:10-18; Jas 1:14,15). We are to make no provision for the flesh and putting to death its associated actions (Rom 8:13,14). As we abide in Christ and walk in the Spirit, we will not gratify the desires of the flesh (Gal 5:16). The promise is clear: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it" (1 Cor 10:13). By God's grace and through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit, every believer can and must live as a conqueror, demonstrating the reality of Christ's victory in their daily life.

Reflection and Application:

How does understanding Christ’s victory over Satan and sin impact your daily walk with God?
In what areas of your life do you struggle to live as a “conqueror”? What specific steps can you take this week to rely more on the Holy Spirit?
Reflect on Romans 6:11 — “reckon yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.” What does it mean practically to “reckon” this truth daily?
Which piece of spiritual armor (Eph 6:10–18) do you need to put on more consistently this week?