Overcoming the World
Faith as the victorious power in Christ.
Everyone born of God overcomes the world.
The big idea
This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
Opening scripture
“For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”
What does “Overcoming the World” walk through?
Overcoming the World
1 John 5:4 · KJV
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
In plain English
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
Living in the Light
This passage from 1 John reminds us of our eternal hope and daily calling in Christ. Everyone born of God overcomes the world. As we walk in this truth, our hearts are filled with courage and peace.
“This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, thank You for the truth of 1 John 5:4. Write it upon my heart and let it guide my steps today. Amen.
Write it down
How can you apply 1 John 5:4 to your current circumstances?
Go in Faith
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from 1 John 5:4. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- 1 John 5:4
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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