Abide: Overcome the World

John continuously calls us to keep the commandments as those who love God. Why is this so important and what role might that play in aiding us to overcome the world? In what ways can we overcome this world by our faith?. Join us for session fifteen as we examine how we are called to obey and the victory it grants us through Christ.

Verses Used:

1 John 5:1-5

John 1:12

John 14:15

John 15:12

John 16:33

Philippians 4:12

Discussion Questions:

1. Why is it important that we keep the commandments?

2. What does it mean to “overcome the world?”

3. How can we gain victory through Christ over the spiritual forces of this age?

4. We are called to overcome evil with good. Why is this so difficult? In what way does doing good overcome evil? (Romans 12:9 & 21, Romans 16:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, and 1 Peter 3:8-12)

5. How does Christ give us victory over death and how does that help remove its sting? (John 5:28-29 and 1 Corinthians 15:22-26 & 53-57)