I am so thankful for the days at the Spring Seminar! Ulf Ekman was teaching from Thursday to Sunday from Rom 8:37, “In all these things we are more than conquerors”.
One of the things he emphasized in teaching was that our life on earth is a preparation for heaven. Heaven is the ultimate goal and it is important to not lose focus while we are here on earth. He gave light to the verses before Rom 8:37. “In all these things…” is actually talking about the suffering we are going through or will go through here on earth. He attacked the Christian lifestyle that is all about fulfilling personal needs and live as comfortable as possible. He warned us that we need to be ready for challenges and tribulations… only then can we actually be more than conquerors.
He also emphasised the importance of living a holy life and becoming in the likeness of Jesus! He boldly said, “Holiness will conquer the world!”
He also lifted up the truth that we live out of a position of victory. We are walking in the victory that Jesus provided for us on the Cross. It is important to focus on what Jesus has done for us, the freedom He has given us, the authority we have in Christ! Jesus died, but rose again. We died with Christ, rose with Him, and are now seated with Christ at the right hand of the Father in the heavenly places! From that position we are facing every attack and tribulation here on earth. From that position we are far above the enemy – Satan and his demons who are defeated!!!
Suffering has nothing to do with defeat, but that is a part of the victories walk. In all of these things we are more than conquerors!
