Sermon, March 1, 2009, Revelation 12.11, The Word
Revelation 12.11 The Word
We overcome because of the blood of the Lamb AND becaue of the word of our testimony.
1. The blood speaks to us about our serious problem and God’s strong love.
2. The blood saves us by making things right between us and God.
3. The blood sets us free from the devil’s grip.
How does the word of our testimony help us to overcome the evil one?
1. Our thoughts need to be right thoughts
The spiritual battle, the loss or victory, is always in the thought world - Francis Schaeffer
2. Our faith needs to be as extensive as what God says
The Christian life involves not just believing something about Christ,
but also believing something about ourselves - Anthony Hoekema
3. Our words need to reflect what we think and believe
The whole art of Christian living is to know how to talk to yourself - Martyn Lloyd Jones
What should we be saying to ourselves?
A. I AM RIGHT WITH GOD: Justified
Rom 5.1: 8.1
B. I AM FREE FROM SIN: Sanctified
Rom 6.1-6; 12-13
C. I BELONG TO GOD: Adopted
Rom 8.14-16
D. I AM NOT ALONE: Filled with the Holy Spirit
Rom 8.23, 26-27
E. I AM VICTORIOUS: Spiritual authority
Rom 8.31-37
John Olson
