Victory through Christ

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Today's Text: Romans 8:31-39

Key Verse: Romans 8:37 (KJV): "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."

Before us today is pauline explanation of the triumphant climax and conclusion to the entire argument he built from the beginning of Romans. He is now summarizing the profound security and hope established up to this point. Having already detailed the believer's freedom from condemnation, adoption as children of God by the Holy Spirit, assurance through God's plan of predestination and calling, and the certainty of future glory despite present suffering, this final section addresses any lingering doubt regarding the eternal security of those justified by faith.

Through a series of powerful rhetorical questions: "If God is for us, who can be against us?", and "Who shall bring any charge against God's elect?", he affirms that God, having already given His own Son, will surely give us "all things," and that nothing—no affliction, opposition, heavenly or earthly power—can possibly separate us from His steadfast love in Christ Jesus. This passage has literally become our hymn of assurance, sung across ages to affirm our overwhelming declaration of absolute victory and unshakeable confidence in and through Christ.

It is to this end that Paul could boldly declare at the end that, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Victory in Christ does not mean life without struggles—it means triumph through struggles. Through the cross, Christ has already assured our victory. We don’t fight for victory; we fight from victory. And, we are convinced that the crown of righteousness awaits us when we finish the race faithfully. Every one of us who holds fast to Christ will stand victorious on that final day.

As overwhelming as this assurance is, it is not a promise of ease; rather, it is an unshakable guarantee of eternal success: we are more than conquerors not by our own strength, but through Christ's steadfast love for us. Therefore, let the struggles of this life—the afflictions, doubts, and oppositions—serve not as cause for fear, but as opportunities to demonstrate the reality of the victory already secured. We are called to live confidently from a position of finished triumph, knowing that nothing in all creation can separate us from God's love, enabling us to face every challenge with the certainty that the crown of righteousness awaits the faithful finisher.

Action Steps: Declare daily: “In Christ, I am more than a conqueror!” Live each day with this victory in mind and eternity in view. Know that your choices matter when you’re running for a crown. Stand and walk steadfast in this victory. Encourage someone nearing despair that victory in Christ is secure.

Quote for the Day: "We do not fight for victory, but from the victory Christ has already won." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Lord Jesus, thank You for the victory You secured for me on the cross. I thank You, Lord, that nothing can separate me from Your love. No trouble, no hardship, no persecution, no hunger, no nakedness, no danger, no sword. In all these things, I am more than conqueror through Christ who loved me. Keep me faithful until the end, and help me to live each day in the assurance of triumph in You. In the midst of life's challenges and uncertainties, I find my confidence in You who did not spare Your own Son but gave Him up for me. Thank You, Father, for Your unfailing love and protection. May Your peace and joy overflow in my heart and life, now and forevermore, in Jesus's name. Amen.

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Thank you for being part of this journey to deeper faith. For additional readings on the themes of faith fueled by love, read: Revelation 2:10, John 16:33, 1 Corinthians 15:57.

With all my love and prayers,

Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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