The book of Revelation
details
the end times, contains warnings
and describes the
rewards
if we
overcome (nikao).
νενικηκατε
"He who has an ear,
let him hear what
the
Spirit says to the churches."
Revelation 2:29
Jesus to John after describing
the new heaven and new earth
He who overcomes
(nikao)
will inherit all this,
and I will
be his God
and he will be my son
Revelation
21:6-7
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Nikao
nikao (nik-ah'-o);
the Greek word for "Victory".
Major Biblical Translations:
overcome, conquer, prevail, get
the victory
1. To overcome
a. to carry off the victory, come off victorious
1. of
Christ: victorious over the World and Death
2. of Christians, that keep their faith even unto
death:
against the power of their
enemies,
temptations,
addictions and persecutions.
Christians are
Victorious!
We
have
victory
(nikao)
through Jesus Christ over
fear, lust, anger, envy, depression, anxiety, guilt,
greed, pride, arrogance, hatred, doubt, deceit,
confusion, despair, death, etc.
and even the World!
The Apostle Paul the used the word
hupernikao
(hoop-er-nik-ah'-o) to vanquish beyond,
i.e. gain a decisive victory:
No, in all these things we are
more than conquerors
(hupernikao)
through him
who loved us.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life,
neither angels nor demons, neither the present
nor the future, nor any powers, neither height
nor depth, nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us from the love of God
that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:37-39
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Jesus speaking to the Apostles
during last supper.
In this world you will have
trouble, but take heart
I have
overcome (nikao)
the world.
John 16:33
Peace I leave with you;
my peace I give you.
I do not give to you
as the world gives.
Do not let your
hearts
be troubled
and do
not be afraid.
John 14:27
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