1st John 5:5. “Who is he that overcometh the world, but He that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God.” WHO IS HE? He looks like he is normal, not from some other place. There’s not a lot of difference except when you see his face. He seems to be quite peaceful, and is not staring off in space. He’s had his share of problems too that lines will often trace. He’s an overcomer.
He hears the things others hear but doesn’t use their words. The things he likes to listen to say a lot about him and the Lord. While others tell their jokes and such, he turns away not toward Them for he looks beyond to a time when faith has its reward For the overcomer.
Many are not satisfied as they rush to here and yon, Trying to make some kind of profit before the chance is gone. But he doesn’t rush about afraid, he quietly goes home To his wife and heritage, the Lord gave him; he’s satisfied with them He’s an overcomer.
The things he turns his mind to are things that are eternal. His real concern is for those who’re lost, hastening to hell’s inferno. To leave them without warning would to him be really criminal, So, in the ways he can, he asks the Lord to help him to be faithful – Because he’s an overcomer.
The world to him has lost its claim and also its fatal attraction. Yet while he’s in the world, he does not avoid meaningful interaction With those around because he knows they are without real satisfaction, Like he has found in Christ alone upon receiving God’s salvation – And chose to be an overcomer.
He believes that Jesus truly is the eternal Son of God, And he wants others to know that they too should make Him Lord. He knows the Lord is coming and tries to influence them through God’s Word, Praying and speaking also to them about the Son of God – He is an overcomer.
“I have to admit to Thee Father God, that I am not as outgoing as I should be. But there is no question that Jesus is the Son of God and I believe that with all my heart. I would like to help others to understand and believe this truth too. I pray for help and guidance to do this. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”
Obeying God and living for Him was never promised to be an easy thing. Godly living and persecution go together. Serving Christ from the heart will involve hard work and personal discipline which true believers are glad to accept. When we love our Father, we want to be actively involved in the furtherance of His kingdom and His interests. There will be burdens to bear if we love our fellow believers. By faith we trust in the One who tells us to "cast our burdens upon Him, and He will sustain us."
Those who lived in John's day had a form of teaching to contend with that taught Jesus became the Messiah at His baptism when the Spirit of God descended like a dove and sat upon Him. Their teaching was that the Spirit of God, "Messiahship," left Him before His death on the cross. That teaching in various forms, is still around when people are taught to "do the best you can," or "prepare for the worst, hope for the best, and take what comes." The teaching of baptism is that death, burial and resurrection takes place so that new life is imparted. The "water" and "blood" in relation to our Lord Jesus has to do with introducing His public ministry in figure, and concluding His public ministry in fact. Both the water and blood testify of His death for our sins. The Holy Spirit continues to confirm that witness to us today. Our Lord Jesus Christ is truly the Christ of God - the anointed and promised One.
There is on-going testimony that is perfect agreement as to the Person of Christ and the efficacy of His work. The Holy Spirit revealed the Person of Christ at His baptism and still takes the teaching of Christ and "shows it to you." The One who was identified through the water of His baptism was also identified through "the blood of His cross." The false teaching of those three are united into one testimony of truth.