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Growing in ChristContents

1. The Great Controversy: The Foundation2. Revelation and the God Revealed in It3. Man: God’s Handiwork4. Salvation: The Only Solution5. Growing in Christ

6. Victory Over Evil Forces 7. “Arming” for Victory 8. The Church: In Service to Humanity 9. The Church: Rites and Rituals10. The Law and the Gospel11. The Christian Life12. Last Things: Jesus and the Saved13. When All Things Become New

Growing in ChristOur Goal {169}

THE goal of the quarter isto help us to not just

believe the Truth (John 14:6),but to

love Him even moreand to

grow in His grace.

Growing in ChristLesson 6, November 10Growing in ChristLesson 6, November 10

Victory Over Evil ForcesVictory Over Evil Forces

Victory Over Forces of EvilKey Text

Romans 8:37 NKJV

“YET in all these things we are more than conquerors through

Him who loved us.”

Victory Over Forces of EvilInitial Words {231}

THE narrative of the great controversy needs to form the

background for our understanding of the world and our place within

it.In the midst of this conflict,

Christianity does not abandon its adherents to the mercy of the

opposing forces. In Christ we have the promise of victory.

Victory Over Forces of EvilQuick Look

1. Stage Set for Victory (Ephesians 1:20-22)2. Hope of Victory (Romans 8:26-28)3. Examples of Victory (Luke 9 and 10)

Victory Over Forces of Evil1. Stage Set for Victory

Ephesians 1:20-22 NKJV“HE raised Him from the dead and

seated Him at His right hand in heavenly places, far above all

principality and power and might and dominion and every name…,And He put all things under His

feet….”

1. Stage Set for VictoryDeath and Resurrection {232}

CHRIST, through His death on the cross and His resurrection from the

grave, gained victory over all sorts of evil and antigodly “powers.”

The fact that the “powers” have been brought under subjection sets

the stage for the victory of the Christian.

1. Stage Set for VictoryDeath and Resurrection {232}

Paul is praying that a new and deep illumination will accompany the

Christian. Their lives will be filled with Christian hope.

They will know their privileges as God’s heirs; know by experience the power of God in their lives, a power

that is of the same magnitude as that which raised Jesus from the dead.

Victory Over Forces of Evil2. Hope of Victory

Romans 8:26-28 NKJV

“LIKEWISE the Spirit also helps in our weakness. … The Spirit Himself

makes intersession for us with groanings….

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love

God…. ”

2. Hope of VictoryTrusting in Difficulties {233}

TWO solid reasons for the Christian to be confident in the Lord.

First, the Spirit helps us in our trials and “groanings.”

Second, according to God’s eternal purpose, all things, including trials,

contribute to the Christian’s ultimate welfare

2. Hope of VictoryTrusting in Difficulties {233}

Romans 8:35–39 gives an array of entities over which the Christian can

be victorious.Notice that “principalities and

powers” are included in the list.The sheer inclusiveness of Paul’s list

points out that there is nothing in the universe over which the Christian cannot be victorious, thanks to Jesus.

2. Hope of VictoryChristians Versus the Devil {234}

“Resist the devil” (James 4:7).The Greek anthistemi, “resist” means “taking a stand against something.”It is an attitude the Christian takes

that causes the devil to flee.That attitude has to be one of

complete surrender to Jesus, who alone has the power to cause the

devil to flee from us.

2. Hope of VictoryChristians Versus the Devil {234}

Peter uses the word anthistemi, but he adds the modifier stereoi (“hard” or “firm”). The devil may flee from those who present a solid, rock-like

front against his attacks.Peter knows that in spite of a strong

stand, suffering may endure for a while yet; but God Himself will

strengthen, and settle the Christian.

Victory Over Forces of Evil3. Examples of Victory

Luke 9 and 10 NKJV

“THEN He called His twelve disciples…and gave them power and

authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.

After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and

sent them two by two….”

3. Examples of VictoryThe 12 and 70 Disciples {235}

AS Jesus sent the Twelve out to proclaim the gospel of the coming

of God’s kingdom, He deemed it important to give them power over

demons and unclean spirits.This is not surprising, because proper preaching of the gospel

necessarily entails the unmasking of such powers.

3. Examples of VictoryThe 12 and 70 Disciples {235}

The manifestation of the “powers” was to be expected as the gospel would be proclaimed; hence, the

need to give the Twelve power over them.

As Christians who have been called to proclaim the gospel to the world, we have, through Christ, the power

to do it.

3. Examples of VictoryBook of Acts {236}

Acts 5:12-16 The apostles’ mighty miracles.

Acts 3:1-11 Peter heals the lame man.

Acts 16:16-18 A spirit of divination is cast out.

The great controversy though settled finally at the cross, is to rage until the end of time.

Victory Over Forces of EvilFinal Words {237}

“WE cannot save ourselves from the tempter’s power…but ‘the name of

the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is

safe.’ Prov. 18:10.Satan trembles and flees before the

weakest soul who finds refuge in that mighty name” (The Desire of

Ages 131).