Crushing Satan
Christians have the authority to crush Satan and must realize the absolute victory reserved for them in Christ to live a victorious life.
Watchman Nee emphasizes that obedience to God's will leads to the crushing of Satan under our feet, as stated in Romans 16:20. He explains that the Holy Spirit guides us into deeper fellowship with God, making the victory of Christ's sacrifice at Golgotha a tangible reality in our lives. Nee asserts that Christians have been given authority over the enemy's power, as highlighted in Luke 10:19, and that experiencing victory is essential for a fruitful Christian life. He warns that a defeated Christian cannot bear fruit and that many believers fail to realize the absolute victory available to them in Christ, leading to various spiritual struggles. Ultimately, he encourages believers to embrace their God-given authority and live in the victory that is theirs through faith.
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If we obey God's will, He will crush Satan under our feet (Rom. 16:20). The Holy Spirit will guide us to greater fellowship with God and make the victory of Golgotha real to us. The Lord has given us the authority to tread over the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). Victory is a necessary experience of the Christian life. A defeated Christian cannot bear fruit. Depressions, wavering of faith, dullness of the will, darkness in the mind, suppression in the spirit, inability to pray or control the forces that come from outside, and subjection to these forces have not been ordained by God for a Christian. Many believers fail because they do not know or realize the absolute victory that is reserved for them in Christ.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Authority to Crush Satan
- A. Given by the Lord (Luke 10:19)
- B. A necessary experience of the Christian life
- II. The Reality of Victory
- A. Made real through the Holy Spirit
- B. The victory of Golgotha
- III. The Consequences of Defeat
- A. Inability to bear fruit
- B. Various forms of oppression
- IV. The Absolute Victory in Christ
- A. Reserved for believers
- B. A necessary realization for victory
Key Quotes
“If we obey God's will, He will crush Satan under our feet (Rom. 16:20).” — Watchman Nee
“Victory is a necessary experience of the Christian life.” — Watchman Nee
“A defeated Christian cannot bear fruit.” — Watchman Nee
Application Points
- Recognize the authority given to you by the Lord to tread over the power of the enemy.
- Realize the absolute victory reserved for you in Christ to live a victorious life.
- Understand that a defeated Christian cannot bear fruit and must seek victory through the Holy Spirit.