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The term "overcomes" in the Bible is often associated with the concept of victory, perseverance, and triumph over trials, sin, and the world. It is a recurring theme that underscores the believer's journey of faith and the ultimate victory through Jesus Christ. The Greek word often translated as "overcomes" is "nikao," which means to conquer, prevail, or gain victory.

Biblical Context and Usage

1. Revelation and the Promises to the Overcomers:
The Book of Revelation frequently uses the term "overcomes" in the context of the letters to the seven churches. Each letter concludes with a promise to those who overcome, highlighting the rewards and eternal blessings awaiting the faithful.

· Revelation 2:7 : "To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the paradise of God."
· Revelation 2:11 : "The one who overcomes will not be harmed by the second death."
· Revelation 3:21 : "To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne."

These promises emphasize the eternal rewards and intimate fellowship with Christ that await those who remain steadfast in their faith.

2. Overcoming the World:
The concept of overcoming is also closely tied to the believer's relationship with the world. In the Gospel of John, Jesus assures His disciples of the victory they have in Him.

· John 16:33 : "I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world."

This assurance provides believers with the confidence that despite the tribulations and challenges faced in the world, victory is secured through Christ.

3. Faith as the Means of Overcoming:
The Apostle John further elaborates on the means by which believers overcome the world, emphasizing faith as the key.

· 1 John 5:4-5 : "For everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God."

Faith in Jesus Christ is presented as the essential element that enables believers to overcome worldly challenges and spiritual adversities.

4. Overcoming Sin and Temptation:
The New Testament also addresses overcoming sin and temptation, encouraging believers to live victoriously through the power of the Holy Spirit.

· Romans 12:21 : "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

This exhortation calls believers to actively resist evil and to respond with goodness, reflecting the transformative power of the Gospel in their lives.

Theological Implications

The theme of overcoming is deeply rooted in the Christian doctrine of sanctification and perseverance. It reflects the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer, enabling them to grow in holiness and resist the temptations of the flesh and the world. The promises to the overcomers in Revelation serve as both encouragement and motivation for believers to remain faithful amidst trials, with the assurance of eternal life and communion with God.

Practical Application

Believers are called to live as overcomers, drawing strength from their faith in Christ and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. This involves a daily commitment to spiritual disciplines, reliance on God's Word, and active participation in the life of the church. By doing so, they can experience victory over sin, grow in spiritual maturity, and ultimately share in the triumph of Christ.
Greek
3528. nikao -- to conquer, prevail
... Word Origin from nike Definition to conquer, prevail NASB Word Usage conquer (1),
conquering (1), overcame (2), overcome (11), overcomes (10), overpowers (1 ...
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2227. zoopoieo -- to make alive
... This enables not just Him (cf. Gal 2:20; Ro 8:28-30; 1 Jn 5:4). His overcomes
all the deadly effects of sin. (1 Cor 15:36,38) , -- The #NAME? ...
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Library
Phasaelus is Too Hard for Felix; Herod Also Overcomes Antigonus in ...
... Phasaelus Is Too Hard For Felix; Herod Also Overcomes Antigonus In Rattle; And The
Jews Accuse Both Herod And Phasaelus But Antonius Acquits Them, And Makes ...
/.../chapter 12 phasaelus is too.htm
Man, Endued with Liberty, Superior to the Angels, Overcomes Even ...
... Chapter VIII."Man, Endued with Liberty, Superior to the Angels, Overcomes Even the
Angel Which Lured Him to His Fall, When Repentant and Resuming Obedience ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter viii man endued with liberty.htm
Of the Different Ways in which Accidie Overcomes a Monk.
... Prolegomena. Chapter III. Of the different ways in which accidie overcomes
a monk. And so the wretched soul, embarrassed by such ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter iii of the different.htm
1 John v. 3-5
... transformation, become easy. He himself assigns as the reason, that all
which is born of God overcomes the world. From the fact ...
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Against those who Object Because the Devil Has not Been Put Out of ...
... therefore this one thing first, that he does not overcome us by force, or by compulsion;
next after that, we added that even when he overcomes by deceitfulness ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily ii against those who.htm
Intenser Wooing.
... The healing of the nobleman's son rises to a higher level. The power overcomes diseased
weakened conditions and creates new life in the parts affected. ...
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A Hymn Concerning Her.
... fierce flames. "The lofty soul of chaste Tecla overcomes the wild beasts;
chaste Euphemia overcomes the accursed wild beasts. "Agnes ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xx a hymn concerning.htm
Letter L. To Domnio.
... No wonder that such a complete Latinist and so profound a master of eloquence overcomes
poor me, who"as I have been some time [1216] away (from Rome), and ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter l to domnio.htm
Of Hercules and his Life and Death.
... For he is not to be thought braver who overcomes a lion, than he who overcomes
the violent wild beast shut up within himself, viz. ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap ix of hercules and his.htm
"Nothing is Impossible to Industry, "Said one of the Seven Sages ...
... It surmounts or removes all obstacles, overcomes every resisting force
and gains its ends in the face of invincible hindrances. ...
/.../bounds/purpose in prayer/chapter vi nothing is impossible.htm
Thesaurus
Overcomes (21 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Overcomes (21 Occurrences). Luke ... him. (WEB RSV).
1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. ...
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Conquers (9 Occurrences)
... assemblies. To him who overcomes I will give to eat of the tree of life,
which is in the Paradise of my God. (See RSV). Revelation ...
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Assemblies (48 Occurrences)
... To him who overcomes I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise
of my God. ... He who overcomes won't be harmed by the second death. ...
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Privilege (9 Occurrences)
... To him who overcomes I will give the privilege of eating the fruit of the
Tree of Life, which is in the Paradise of God.' (WEY). ...
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Overcome (300 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Luke 11:22 But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he
takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils. ...
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Pillar (72 Occurrences)
... to be pillars" of the church at Jerusalem (Galatians 2:9); the church is "the pillar
and ground of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:15); he that overcomes is made "a ...
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Heed (223 Occurrences)
... To him who overcomes I will give the privilege of eating the fruit of the
Tree of Life, which is in the Paradise of God.' (WEY). ...
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Attacks (45 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Luke 11:22 But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes
from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils. ...
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Overcometh (12 Occurrences)

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Ear (670 Occurrences)
... To him who overcomes I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise
of my God. ... He who overcomes won't be harmed by the second death. ...
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Resources
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life? | GotQuestions.org

What is the key to not being afraid according to the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

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Overcomes (21 Occurrences)
Luke 11:22
But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils.
(WEB WEY BBE DBY RSV)
2 Peter 2:19
promising them liberty, while they themselves are bondservants of corruption; for a man is brought into bondage by whoever overcomes him.
(WEB RSV)
1 John 5:4
For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: your faith.
(WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV)
1 John 5:5
Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
(WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV)
Revelation 2:7
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies. To him who overcomes I will give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of my God.
(WEB WEY BBE DBY NAS NIV)
Revelation 2:11
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies. He who overcomes won't be harmed by the second death.
(WEB WEY BBE DBY NAS NIV)
Revelation 2:17
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies. To him who overcomes, to him I will give of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written, which no one knows but he who receives it.
(WEB WEY BBE DBY NAS NIV)
Revelation 2:26
He who overcomes, and he who keeps my works to the end, to him I will give authority over the nations.
(WEB WEY BBE DBY NAS NIV)
Revelation 3:5
He who overcomes will be arrayed in white garments, and I will in no way blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
(WEB WEY BBE DBY NAS NIV)
Revelation 3:12
He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will go out from there no more. I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my God, and my own new name.
(WEB WEY BBE DBY NAS NIV)
Revelation 3:21
He who overcomes, I will give to him to sit down with me on my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father on his throne.
(WEB WEY BBE DBY NAS NIV)
Revelation 19:15
And out of his mouth comes a sharp sword, with which he overcomes the nations: and he has rule over them with a rod of iron: and he is crushing with his feet the grapes of the strong wrath of God the Ruler of all.
(BBE)
Revelation 21:7
He who overcomes, I will give him these things. I will be his God, and he will be my son.
(WEB WEY BBE DBY NAS NIV)
Joshua 15:16
And Caleb said, I will give Achsah, my daughter, as wife to the man who overcomes Kiriath-sepher and takes it.
(BBE)
Judges 1:12
And Caleb said, I will give Achsah, my daughter, as wife to the man who overcomes Kiriath-sepher and takes it.
(BBE)
1 Samuel 17:25
And the men of Israel said, Have you seen this man? Clearly he has come out to put shame on Israel: and it is certain that if any man overcomes him, the king will give that man great wealth, and will give him his daughter, and make his father's family free in Israel.
(BBE)
1 Samuel 17:26
And David said to the men near him, What will be done to the man who overcomes this Philistine and takes away the shame from Israel? for who is this Philistine, a man without circumcision, that he has put shame on the armies of the living God?
(BBE)
1 Samuel 17:27
And the people gave him this answer, So it will be done to the man who overcomes him.
(BBE)
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man goes up into the town of the strong ones, and overcomes its strength in which they put their faith.
(BBE)
Proverbs 30:18
There are three things, the wonder of which overcomes me, even four things outside my knowledge:
(BBE)
Isaiah 51:22
This is the word of the Lord your master, even your God who takes up the cause of his people: See, I have taken out of your hand the cup which overcomes, even the cup of my wrath; it will not again be given to you:
(BBE)
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