Light + Truth Fight as a Victor, Not a Victim
Jun 19, 2025
In this engaging discussion, John Piper, a renowned pastor and founder of DesiringGod.org, explores the powerful theme of fighting sin with hope. He emphasizes the importance of understanding justification as a foundation for sanctification, which liberates us from condemnation. Piper encourages listeners to embrace their identity as victors, relying on grace and the Holy Spirit in their spiritual battles. His insights on Romans 8:1-4 empower believers to live victoriously, even amidst temptation.
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Fight Sin As A Victor
- Fight your sin with the confidence of a victor, not despair of a victim.
- The only sin you can defeat is a forgiven sin because it brings joyful confidence, not guilt.
Justification Grounds Sanctification
- Justification means no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.
- Sanctification, powered by the Spirit, sets us free from the law of sin and death.
The Two Laws Within Us
- The 'law of sin and death' is an inner power leading to sin and death, not just rules.
- The Spirit's life-giving law opposes and triumphs over this sinful law within us.
