Victorious Life
Basilea Schlink teaches that believers can experience victorious Christian living by faithfully claiming the redeeming power of Jesus' blood over sin and praising His victory daily.
In this devotional sermon, Basilea Schlink explores how believers can live a victorious Christian life by embracing the power of Jesus' blood and faith. She emphasizes the importance of daily confession, proclamation, and standing on the finished work of Calvary to overcome sin's stronghold. Listeners are encouraged to develop triumphant faith that conquers sin gradually and experiences true freedom. Schlink’s message offers practical spiritual guidance for those seeking transformation and victory in their walk with Christ.
Full Transcript
God lives and works today. His power is stronger than all the energy in our universe and greater than all our bondages, sins, and problems. But how can we experience this in our life? The answer is in today's meditation by Basilea Schlink.
One of the great problems of many believers is that they have a great deal of knowledge about the truths of salvation and about the power of the cross, yet they don't know how to be freed from the fetters of their sins, that is, anger, touchiness, avarice, sensuality, self-will, and so on. How these sins can torment us and others too in everyday life. Scripture tells us that the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin, the first letter of John, and they have conquered him, that is, Satan, by the blood of the Lamb in the Revelation of John.
When after examining our consciences, previously unrecognized sins have brought it to light, we should humble ourselves and, if need be, confess our sins before others. Then it's a matter of claiming the redeeming power of the blood of Jesus. In faith, we must claim the victory of Jesus at Calvary, his redemption.
We must proclaim his victory and praise his blood over our sins in our morning quiet time. Our mountain of sins will fall if we march around it daily as the children of Israel marched around the walls of Jericho with a triumphant cry, Jesus is victor! Jesus, he conquers all my sins, he saved me by his blood, he saved me by his blood, hallelujah, hallelujah. Jesus, he conquers all my sins, he saved me by his blood, he saved me by his blood, hallelujah, hallelujah.
Every time we pray a prayer of faith and proclaim the victory of Jesus, another stone in our stronghold of sin is loosened. Even if there doesn't seem to be any change, one day we shall see that the stones really were loosened, day by day, until the stronghold fell and the change came. This triumphant faith takes its stand on Calvary.
It attacks the foe by praising the victory of Jesus, the redemption from Satan's power, even before the victory can be perceived. This triumphant faith can accomplish everything. It will give us victorious life, the life of those who have overcome by the blood of the Lamb.
Lord, we believe, Lord, we believe, Your precious blood has set us free. Lord, we adore Your finished work on Calvary. You have been listening to a program written by Basilea Schlink of the Little Land of Canaan.
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Sermon Outline
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I. The Problem of Unconquered Sin
- Believers often know salvation truths but remain bound by sins
- Common sins include anger, touchiness, avarice, and self-will
- These sins torment both the individual and others
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II. Claiming Victory Through the Blood of Jesus
- Confess sins humbly and acknowledge them before God and others
- Claim the redeeming power of Jesus’ blood in faith
- Proclaim Jesus’ victory daily as a spiritual battle
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III. The Power of Triumphant Faith
- Faith praises Jesus’ victory even before visible change
- Daily proclamation loosens the stronghold of sin
- Victory is assured by standing on the finished work of Calvary
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IV. Living the Victorious Life
- Overcome by the blood of the Lamb
- Experience freedom and transformation over time
- Maintain faith and praise as ongoing spiritual disciplines
Key Quotes
“God lives and works today. His power is stronger than all the energy in our universe and greater than all our bondages, sins, and problems.” — Basilea Schlink
“Every time we pray a prayer of faith and proclaim the victory of Jesus, another stone in our stronghold of sin is loosened.” — Basilea Schlink
“This triumphant faith takes its stand on Calvary. It attacks the foe by praising the victory of Jesus, the redemption from Satan's power, even before the victory can be perceived.” — Basilea Schlink
Application Points
- Confess your sins honestly and seek forgiveness to begin the process of freedom.
- Daily proclaim Jesus’ victory over your life to weaken the power of sin.
- Stand firmly on the finished work of Calvary with faith, even when change is not immediately visible.