Overcoming the World: Biblical Insights for Victorious Christian Living

By Roderick L. Evans

In this publication, we will explore the first area of spiritual warfare that every Christian must face: the world. As believers we are called to be in the world, but not of the world. The victorious Christian life begins with forsaking the world and with pursuing Christ. In doing so, the believers’ spiritual life will be vibrant.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Abundant Truth Publishing
• Release date: May 23, 2022
• ISBN: 9781601413505

Roderick L. Evans

Roderick Levi Evans is an author, bible lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is the founder of Abundant Truth International Ministries: a prophetic and a Christian apologetic ministry with the commission to defend, equip, and contend for Christ’s Kingdom. He is a prolific author, having written numerous books on topics such as Christian orthodoxy, leadership, worship, spiritual gifts, and other areas of Christian thought and practice; as well as, articles, blogs, sheet music, and poetry.He travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the message of the Christian faith, equipping the Body of Christ for service, and imparting prophetic revelation through seminars, conferences, revivals, and other sacred services. His desire is to see the Church perfected through the truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ. He and his family reside in Elizabeth City, NC.

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OVERCOMING THE WORLD

BIBLICAL INSIGHTS FOR VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIVING

Written by: Roderick Levi Evans

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Overcoming the World

Biblical Insights for Victorious Christian Living

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Section 1 –The Biblical Precedence

Israel

Jesus

Section 2– The World

Be Separate

Worldliness

Section 3 – Lust of the Eyes

Unsatisfactory Outlook

Embedded Temptations

Section 4 – Lust of the Flesh

Walk Circumspectly

Identifying Temptation

Section 5 – Pride of Life

Projected Piety

Immorality Accepted

Exalted Self Perception

Section 6 – Defilement of Spirit

Caution and the Christian

The Prodigal Son Scenario

The Proud Pharisee

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Introduction

Living a Christian life in today’s society has become increasingly difficult. Believers must strive daily to live as God has ordained. The Abundant Truth Overcomer Series provides guidelines for overcoming the three battlegrounds every Christian face: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Learn how you can walk in the power of God. Discover how you, too, can live victoriously in Christ.

In this publication

In this publication, we will explore the first area of spiritual warfare that every Christian must face: the world. As believers we are called to be in the world, but not of the world. The victorious Christian life begins with forsaking the world and with pursuing Christ. In doing so, the believers’ spiritual life will be vibrant.

Section 1

The Biblical Precedence

The Bible is filled with commandments and exhortations encouraging the believer to be holy and to separate himself from the world. Christ referred to Christians as lights and declared that they have power over the devil; yet without question, the enemy dominates many believers.

Believers and non-believers, alike, have the wrong concept of the enemy. They think domination by the enemy means someone is possessed. We think about the movie, The Exorcist, where the girl’s face changes color, and she spews up green slime. The media has shaped our view rather than the scriptures.

The scriptures let us know that the enemy’s control is not always easily recognized. We must realize that the enemy fights and gains control in a person’s life in a subtle way. He fights