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To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne
(Revelation 3:21)
Mike Dwight reflects on over 40 years of church planting and leadership training in Asia. There is a spiritual battle at two levels. Firstly, that unbelievers understand the journey from darkness into light and personal faith in Christ. Secondly, to realise this step is just the beginning. The journey from believer to disciple and from disciple to overcomer is full of danger and privilege. The stage from believer to overcomer, is the major part of the book.
What are the dangers and the privileges? How do we prepare people for this journey? What personal challenges do we need to take on board? What about the future? Will we still believe, no matter what opposition, struggles and levels of spiritual warfare we may face?
He became aware that it will require courage, understanding and a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit to overcome the struggles, temptations, accusations and even persecution to come.
The goal of this book is to encourage and challenge one-another to run and finish the race. It will not be straight-forward. Courage and tenacity will be crucial. No matter how dark and difficult the coming days may be, God's promise is that by holding-on and keeping the faith to the very end, we will overcome and receive the crown of life. What a privilege!
Contents
Acknowledgements 5
Foreword 7
Introduction: Why the Topic of Overcoming? 9
Section One: First Things First
Chapter One: The First Glimpse of the Road Ahead 15
Chapter Two: From Unbeliever to Believer 18
Chapter Three: From Believer to Disciple: Part One 33
Chapter Four: From Believer to Disciple: Part Two 41
Section Two: Disciple to Overcomer
Chapter Five: Clearing the Way 54
Chapter Six: The Journey: A Ride or a Race? 66
Chapter Seven: If Life is a Journey, Does That Mean Salvation is a Journey Too? 74
Chapter Eight: Jesus' Call to Discipleship 81
Chapter Nine: Discipleship and the First Glimpse of Overcoming 91
Chapter Ten: Preparing the Way to Overcome - Hezekiah, Isaiah and Us! 96
Chapter Eleven: The Importance of Revelation 1-3 106
Chapter Twelve: Identifying our Enemies and Dealing with Fear 114
Chapter Thirteen: Facing Accusations and Temptations Head-on 122
Section Three: Crucial Knowledge and Understanding to Overcome
Chapter Fourteen: Assurance and Confidence in the Promises of God 135
Chapter Fifteen: The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Changed Everything 143
Chapter Sixteen: Adopted as Sons and Daughters in the Family of God 151
Chapter Seventeen: Persecution, Suffering and Death Are Not the End 162 Chapter Eighteen: Final Words 172
