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This assurance is rooted in the character of God, His covenantal faithfulness, and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.<br><br><b>Old Testament Foundations</b><br><br>The assurance of victory is first seen in the Old Testament, where God repeatedly assures His people of triumph over their enemies. In <a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a>, Moses tells the Israelites, "The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still" . This promise is fulfilled as God delivers Israel from the Egyptians at the Red Sea, demonstrating His power and faithfulness.<br><br>In <a href="/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4</a>, God reassures the Israelites before battle: "For the LORD your God is the One who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you victory" . This assurance is not based on Israel's strength but on God's presence and promise.<br><br>The account of David and Goliath in <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/17.htm">1 Samuel 17</a> further illustrates this theme. David's confidence in victory is not in his own ability but in the Lord's deliverance: "The battle is the LORD’s, and He will give you into our hands" (<a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a>).<br><br><b>Prophetic Assurance</b><br><br>The prophets also speak of God's assured victory. <a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a> declares, "No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me, declares the LORD" . This promise extends beyond physical battles to spiritual and moral victories.<br><br><b>New Testament Fulfillment</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the assurance of victory is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. His death and resurrection are the ultimate triumph over sin and death. In <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a>, Jesus tells His disciples, "In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world" . This victory is not only His but is shared with all who believe in Him.<br><br>The Apostle Paul echoes this assurance in <a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a>: "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us" . This victory is comprehensive, encompassing all trials and adversities believers may face.<br><br><b>Spiritual Warfare and Victory</b><br><br>The assurance of victory is also a key theme in the context of spiritual warfare. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a> describes the armor of God, equipping believers to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. The victory is assured not by human strength but by the power of God and the truth of His Word.<br><br>In 1 <a href="/john/5-4.htm">John 5:4-5</a>, the apostle John writes, "For everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God" . Faith in Christ is the means by which believers participate in His victory.<br><br><b>Eschatological Assurance</b><br><br>The assurance of victory culminates in the eschatological promises of Revelation. <a href="/revelation/17-14.htm">Revelation 17:14</a> proclaims, "They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with Him will be His called, chosen, and faithful followers" . The final victory belongs to Christ and His followers, affirming the ultimate defeat of evil.<br><br>Throughout Scripture, the assurance of victory is a source of hope and encouragement for believers, grounded in the unchanging nature of God and the completed work of Christ. This assurance empowers Christians to live confidently and faithfully, knowing that the ultimate victory is secure.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/assurance.htm">Assurance</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/assurance_is_abundant_in_the_understanding_of_the_gospel.htm">Assurance is Abundant in the Understanding of the Gospel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/assurance_is_the_effect_of_righteousness.htm">Assurance is the Effect of Righteousness</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/a/assurance--confident_hope_in_god_restores.htm">Assurance: Confident Hope in God Restores</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/assurance--confirmed_by_love.htm">Assurance: Confirmed by Love</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/a/assurance--david.htm">Assurance: David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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