More Than Conquerors: Assurance in Christ's Love

Devotional

Day 1: God Is For You

The truth that God is for you is both simple and profound, especially when considering our own shortcomings and failures. Despite being described as sinners and even enemies of God, Scripture assures us that God is not against us but is actively for us. He alone, as the righteous judge, could have pressed charges against us for our sin, yet He chose instead to adopt us into His family through Christ. Once you are adopted into God’s family, nothing can separate you from Him—your status as His child is secure and unchangeable. No accusation or condemnation can stand against you, because the only One who could condemn has chosen to love and redeem you. [37:36]

Romans 8:31-34 (ESV)
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.

Reflection: In what area of your life do you most struggle to believe that God is truly for you, and how might your perspective change if you fully embraced this truth today?

Day 2: Christ’s Sacrifice and Ongoing Intercession

The evidence of God’s love is seen most clearly in the gift of His Son, Jesus, who not only died in our place but also rose again and now intercedes for us. Jesus’ death was not just for us, but instead of us—He paid the debt we could never pay. After His resurrection, He ascended to heaven and sat down at the right hand of God, signifying that His work is finished. Even now, Jesus is actively interceding for you, representing you before the Father, and ensuring that your salvation is secure. You do not have to represent yourself before God; Jesus is your advocate, and His intercession is ongoing and unceasing. [48:38]

Romans 8:34 (ESV)
Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.

Reflection: How does knowing that Jesus is right now interceding for you before the Father affect the way you approach God in prayer and in your daily struggles?

Day 3: Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love

There is absolutely nothing—no circumstance, no hardship, no mistake in your past, present, or future—that can separate you from the love of Christ. God’s love is not conditional on your performance or your ability to keep yourself together. Your past does not disqualify you, and your failures do not diminish God’s love for you. Just as Paul, once a persecutor of the church, was transformed and used by God, so too can you be assured that God’s forgiveness is complete and His love is steadfast. Your security in Christ is an established fact, not a feeling, and nothing in all creation can change that. [54:30]

Romans 8:38-39 (ESV)
For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Reflection: Is there a past mistake or present struggle that makes you feel distant from God? What would it look like to trust that nothing can separate you from His love today?

Day 4: More Than Conquerors

Through Christ, you are not just a survivor or someone who barely gets by—you are more than a conqueror. This means that not only has God given you victory over sin and death, but He also uses even your pain and suffering for His purposes. Just as Joseph in the Old Testament saw God turn evil intentions into good, God can transform your hardships into testimonies of His faithfulness. The victory is already won; the enemy is already defeated. You are called to live in this victory, knowing that God is on your side and that no opposition can ultimately prevail against you. [59:56]

Romans 8:37 (ESV)
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

Reflection: What current challenge or hardship are you facing that you need to see through the lens of being “more than a conqueror” in Christ, and how might God use it for His glory?

Day 5: Living in the Assurance of Salvation

The assurance of your salvation is not based on your ability to hold on to God, but on His unchanging promise and finished work in Christ. If you have believed in Jesus, you are secure—your salvation is not conditional on your daily performance, but on Christ’s atoning work. For those who have not yet trusted in Christ, the invitation is open: you do not have to remain an enemy of God, for Jesus has paid the price for your sin. For believers, the call is to live in the victory that has already been won, laying down every anxiety, temptation, and struggle at the feet of Jesus, and walking in the freedom and assurance He provides. [01:03:00]

Romans 6:23 (ESV)
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Reflection: If you are a believer, what is one practical way you can live out the assurance and victory of your salvation today? If you have not yet trusted Christ, what is holding you back from receiving His free gift?

Sermon Summary

Romans 8:31-39 offers a powerful assurance to every believer: because of Christ’s atoning work on the cross, we are made more than conquerors. Even though our sin once made us enemies of God, He did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all. This is the irrefutable evidence that God is for us. If God is for us, who can be against us? No accusation, no condemnation, and no circumstance—past, present, or future—can separate us from the love of Christ.

The reality of our adoption into God’s family means our relationship with Him is secure. Just as in earthly adoption, where the adopted child cannot be disowned, so too are we eternally His. The charges that should have been pressed against us for our sin were instead placed on Jesus, who died not just for us, but instead of us. His resurrection and ascension to the right hand of the Father is proof that the work is finished. Even now, Jesus is actively interceding for us, representing us before God, ensuring that our standing is secure—not because of our own merit, but because of His finished work.

Paul’s argument is not just theoretical; it is grounded in the reality of Christ’s victory. No earthly hardship—affliction, distress, persecution, famine, or danger—can separate us from God’s love. Nor can any spiritual power—angels, rulers, things present or to come. Our past does not disqualify us, and our present struggles do not diminish God’s love. In Christ, we are not merely survivors or victors by a slim margin; we are “more than conquerors.” God not only delivers us from suffering, but He also uses even our pain and trials to serve His purposes and bring about good.

This truth is both comforting and challenging. For those who are in Christ, it is a call to live in the victory already won, to lay down burdens and anxieties at the feet of Jesus, and to trust that nothing can undo what He has accomplished. For those who have not yet believed, it is a sober reminder that apart from Christ, we remain enemies of God, responsible for our own sin. But the invitation remains open: believe in Jesus, receive the free gift of salvation, and become part of God’s family—secure, loved, and victorious.

Key Takeaways

1. God’s Irrefutable Favor: The only one with the authority to condemn us—God Himself—has instead chosen to be for us, not against us. The evidence is overwhelming: He gave His own Son for our sake. This means that no accusation from others, from our own hearts, or from the enemy can stand against us when God has declared us righteous. [36:40]
2. The Finished Work and Ongoing Intercession of Christ: Jesus’ death and resurrection are not just historical facts; they are the foundation of our security. His ascension and present intercession mean that our relationship with God is continually upheld by Christ Himself. We do not have to represent ourselves before God—Jesus does, and His advocacy never ceases. [48:38]
3. Unbreakable Security in God’s Love: Our security in Christ is not conditional on our performance, feelings, or circumstances. Once adopted into God’s family, nothing—no sin, no suffering, no spiritual force—can separate us from His love. This is a settled verdict, not subject to change or reversal. [49:54]
4. The Transforming Power of Being “More Than Conquerors”: In Christ, we do not merely survive trials or win by a narrow margin. God turns even our suffering and opposition into servants of His purpose, using them for our good and His glory. Our victory is not just over our enemies, but over the very things that once threatened to destroy us. [58:23]
5. The Invitation and Challenge of Grace: For believers, the call is to live in the reality of Christ’s victory—laying down burdens, resisting doubt, and embracing the freedom and assurance He provides. For those outside of Christ, the warning is clear: apart from Him, we remain accountable for our sin. But the door is open—Jesus has paid the price, and anyone can receive the gift of salvation and become part of God’s unbreakable family. [61:39]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[05:21] - Introduction and Scripture Memory
[06:39] - Opening Prayer and Worship
[15:43] - No Condemnation in Christ
[16:13] - Call to Prayer and Intercession
[20:18] - Turning to Romans: Context and Setup
[23:15] - Family Stories and the Basketball Analogy
[27:21] - Debating Greatness: Evidence and Claims
[31:31] - Paul’s Irrefutable Argument: God Is For Us
[32:15] - Reading Romans 8:31-39
[33:51] - Main Idea: More Than Conquerors
[35:28] - The Shocking Claim: God Is For Sinners
[38:25] - The Evidence: God Sent His Son
[41:29] - The Son’s Death, Resurrection, and Intercession
[46:26] - Jesus’ Ongoing Intercession Explained
[49:26] - The Verdict: Nothing Can Separate Us
[51:42] - Your Past Does Not Disqualify You
[54:30] - No Earthly or Spiritual Power Can Separate
[55:46] - More Than Conquerors: What It Means
[58:23] - God Uses Suffering for His Purposes
[59:56] - Living in Victory and the Invitation
[63:00] - Closing Prayer and Invitation
[66:15] - Final Song and Benediction
[69:45] - Vision Statement and Dismissal

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading

Romans 8:31-39 (ESV) — What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Observation Questions

According to Romans 8:31-32, what evidence does Paul give to show that God is for us?
In verses 33-34, who is the only one with the authority to condemn us, and what has He done instead?
What kinds of things does Paul list in verses 35-39 that cannot separate us from the love of Christ?
The sermon compared our adoption into God’s family to earthly adoption. What does this mean for our security as believers? [[37:36]]

Interpretation Questions

Why is it significant that God “did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all”? How does this shape our understanding of God’s love? [[41:58]]
The sermon says Jesus is “interceding for us” right now. What does it mean for Jesus to be our advocate before God, and how should that affect how we see ourselves? [[48:38]]
Paul says we are “more than conquerors” through Christ. How is this different from just barely surviving or winning by a small margin? [[55:46]]
The sermon mentioned that our past does not disqualify us from God’s love. Why is this important for believers who struggle with guilt or shame? [[51:42]]

Application Questions

The sermon challenged us to “live in the victory already won” and to lay down our burdens and anxieties at Jesus’ feet. What is one specific burden or anxiety you are carrying right now that you need to surrender to Christ? What would it look like to actually do that this week? [[01:02:27]]
If God is truly for you, how might that change the way you face opposition, criticism, or difficult circumstances in your life? Can you think of a recent situation where you forgot this truth? [[31:31]]
The message said that nothing—no sin, no suffering, no spiritual force—can separate us from God’s love. Is there something in your past or present that makes you doubt this? How can you remind yourself of God’s unbreakable love when those doubts come? [[51:42]]
The sermon described being “more than conquerors” as not just surviving, but God using even our pain and trials for good. Can you share a time when God used a hard situation in your life for His purpose or your growth? [[58:23]]
For those who have not yet believed, the sermon gave a clear invitation: “believe in Jesus, receive the free gift of salvation, and become part of God’s family.” If you have not made this decision, what questions or hesitations do you have? If you have, how can you share this invitation with someone in your life this week? [[01:01:39]]
The sermon said, “We do not have to represent ourselves before God—Jesus does, and His advocacy never ceases.” How does this truth affect the way you pray or approach God, especially when you feel unworthy? [[48:38]]
The message talked about adoption and how, once adopted, a child cannot be disowned. How does this picture of security and belonging help you when you feel distant from God or struggle with assurance? [[37:36]]

Sermon Clips

Because of Christ's atoning work on the cross, we are made more than conquerors. Because of what he did on the cross, we as believers are made more than conquerors. [00:33:54] (17 seconds)

While we were sinners, while we were enemies of Christ, he died for us. So because we believed in the sacrifice of Jesus, we are made sons and daughters. We’ve been adopted, adopted into the heavenly family of God. [00:37:17] (16 seconds)

If God is for us, then he would do anything for us. He would stop at nothing to keep us. Again, Tony Evans said this. If God didn’t even spare his own Son for us. Why would we ever doubt his goodness and generosity towards us? [00:41:46] (16 seconds)

When God declares the believing sinner righteous in Christ, that declaration never changes, Ever. Nothing can separate you from Christ. Security in Christ is not conditional. It’s not like we’re only going to be secure in Christ if we read our Bible every day, or if we pray every day, or if we give all of our money to the poor. It’s not conditional, meaning it doesn’t require anything of us. Other than belief. [00:49:44] (32 seconds)

There’s nothing in this world that can separate you from Christ. And the beautiful thing about this, that there’s nothing that you can do that can make God love you less. There’s nothing that you can do that can make God love you more. Your past mistakes nor your present life disqualify you from God’s love. [00:51:31] (19 seconds)

With God’s love, we don’t just get by. We’re in football season, praise God. And we often see these football games that go up until the last minute and the winning team wins by a field goal. Or in basketball season, the last minute free throw shot that wins the game, or the last minute buzzer beater that puts the winning team over the losing team by just one point. It’s a victory, but it’s not conquering. Paul says that we are made more than conquerors. To conquer is to completely annihilate. It’s to mop the floor with your enemy. [00:55:16] (40 seconds)

God not only delivers us from our suffering, he also makes our pain and suffering serve his purposes. That’s what it is to be more than a conqueror. That’s what Paul means in chapter 8, verse 28, where he says, we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purposes. [00:58:26] (18 seconds)

Because the truth of the matter is when Jesus died on the cross, he defeated every enemy. We’re not fighting an enemy that even stands a chance. Revelation tells us that that enemy is going to be cast down into lake of fire to spend forever there. That is their sealed 100% guarantee. That’s their destiny. They’ve already lost. Our enemy is already defeated through Jesus death on the cross. [00:59:40] (24 seconds)

So what is any enemy able to achieve against us? What a victorious thought for us as believers, that our victory has been won. That God is on our side. And there’s absolutely nothing that any enemy, any past, future, present or current circumstance could ever do that could change that. [01:00:04] (20 seconds)

So armor up and stand firm in the victory that’s been won. Because no matter what the circumstance you may be in, no matter what your past may look like, God is in control. And through Christ, we are made more than conquerors. [01:00:50] (17 seconds)

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