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ez2u:
Rev 3:21  To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
Rev 3:22  He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

What did Jesus overcome?

ericsteven:
Perhaps these scriptures may shed some light for you.

John 16:33      These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

We can overcome the world just as He did.

I John 5:4      For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
I John 5:5     Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

Gal 6:14     But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

What does the world refer to?  Here's one verse that may answer that.  I'm sure there are others. 

I John 2:16     For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Hopefully that helps,

Eric

Deborah-Leigh:


John 16:33 ...be of good cheer, I (Jesus Christ) have overcome the world.

Those made immortal are never again subject to death. (quote from L Ray Smith)
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"He is King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality ... " (I Tim. 6:16).

The last enemy being abolished is death.

Comment: God applies Christ's death and sacrifice to "all men." "But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that He by the grace of God should taste death for EVERY man" (Heb. 2:9).http://bible-truths.com/hagee1.htm

Kat:

Hi Peggy,

I find that Paul explains quite well what we are to overcome and how "not be conformed to this world" in chapter 12 of Romans.

Rom 12:1  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
v. 2  And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

v. 9  Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.
Rom 12:10  Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;
v. 11  not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;
v. 12  rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;
v. 13  distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.
v. 14  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
v. 15  Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
v. 16  Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
v. 17  Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
v. 18  If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
v. 19  Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord.
v. 20  Therefore
       "If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
       If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
       For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head."
   
v. 21  Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

mercy, peace and love
Kat

G. Driggs:
Very good answers all. How do we overcome? Is it as simple as praying? God has granted me the strength to overcome before, only when I've prayed for it. I certainly dont have it in me to overcome. He has let me overcome the little things lately, and a big one is coming, my confidence and faith is lacking. I dont trust my flesh, it is truly weak, pathetically weak, shamefully weak. But I know that the "spirit is willing". I feel pathetic just asking these things. If I fail, thats it, I have no excuse. Seems I know the answer, but I just wanted to share in this very timely Topic. Thank you for starting it, and thank you all for the very good answers.

Peace and Love to all, G.Driggs

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