SUPER CONQUERORS
“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us” (Romans 8:37).
Paul had just stated that external pressures can never separate us from overarching love of God (v. 35). Now Paul adds a militaristic statement to all this:
“In all these things…” refers to the seven external pressures that he had listed in verse 35. No matter what the world may throw our way, it cannot hinder or stop God’s love for us. We are not worldly minded, but spirit-minded (vv. 9-10). External worldly pressures don’t rock our confidence in Christ.
“…we are more than conquerors…“. How can a person be more than a conqueror? This King James Version translation may not be the best interpretation for what Paul is telling us here. Actually, the Greek word used here is ‘hypernikomen’. Note the prefix: ‘hyper’. It means what you think. But a better translation might be ‘Super Conquerors’. We don’t always conquer all in the natural world, but we always conquer strongholds in the spiritual world.
“…through Him that loved us.” Who loved us? Jesus Christ (v. 35). I don’t conquer in my own strength; I’m a Super Conqueror through Christ. Paul said later, “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). Our only limitation is our ability to stay attached to the Vine (John 15:5).
We need to stay spiritually focused as we walk through this journey. Then we can always win. Go Team, Go.
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