It took me about 6 minutes to read these two chapters. John uses some very powerful words to describe the glorified Jesus as he saw him. In chapter 3:20-21 he hears Jesus refer to himself as a conqueror. From an earthly perspective it would be hard to agree with that conclusion. Jesus defeated no one that would allow him to make such a proclamation. But when we consider that the things we see do not define all of God’s creation then we can understand that Jesus’ conquest, completed by his sacrifice and resurrection, are not contained to the physical, the temporary, realm. Jesus destroyed the two things that brought the greatest pain into all of creation; sin and death. The power of sin was eliminated on the cross when he willingly died, and the despair of death was replaced with hope when Jesus rose from the grave. Both of these enemies are far more menacing and powerful than any global dictator. And in the span of three days Jesus defeated them both. He is indeed a great and mighty conqueror.
Stuart
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