Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil—flesh,
sin, the grave, death.
In the incarnation, Jesus met flesh, and flesh lost (it
will be transformed by resurrection).
In the wilderness temptation, Jesus met sin, and sin
lost (the Tempter was met and overcome).
In the cross, Jesus met death, and death lost (death is
waiting its ultimate destruction).
In the resurrection, Jesus destroyed the grip, fear,
pain, and power of death (the power of death is sin, and sin has lost).
If Jesus met it, it has been overcome. God will put all
things under his feet.
Victory is found in Jesus and in Jesus alone. No other
foundation will suffice, and no other person can truly save us.
