There is an old hymn that goes;
Faith is the victory,
Faith is the victory,
Faith is the victory
That overcomes the world.
Is this true? It could be argued that in one way it is true but it is also misleading. Our faith is never the victory, even our faith in Jesus Christ is not the victory but rather it is Jesus and Jesus alone that is the victory.
Now scripture says in 1 John 5:4 "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." When you read this in its context you know that it is faith in Jesus Christ and you must believe that He is the Son of God.
Overcoming the world is different than signs and wonders. Overcoming the world is overcoming the world's influence on our lives and having a new world view, one that is shaped by the Gospel.
1 comment:
I agree that it is Jesus Christ that is the victory. We share in His victory through our faith in Him. He honors our faith. I can see how someone would misinterpret that and begin to "have faith in their faith."
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