The Non-Violent Christus Victor

Jesus' 'victory' is unique in that it is a non-violent victory. He wins but He never uses the methods of those who are against Him. Jesus 'won' by giving His life not by conquering Rome or by wrestling each Pharisee to the ground one by one.

Our victory is a non-violent one also.

"He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes. I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one." - 1 John 2:10-14 KJV

Love wins.

Television shows us violent people who can only be overcome by violence but Jesus shows us a different victory. It is one that transforms. It isn't a purely moral change. An eye for an eye is moral. Turning the other cheek sows a seed that can win a soul and that is forever.

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