victory
Definition
Victory is the normal experience of a Christian according to Watchman Nee. It is not a human achievement but a gift from God — an exchanged life where sin no longer reigns. Victory does not come from suppression of the flesh, but from the expression of Christ’s life in the believer. Romans 8:37 calls believers “more than conquerors” (hupernikao).
Usage per author
Watchman Nee / Witness Lee
In The Life That Wins (b8), Nee teaches that victory is a fact for all who are in Christ, not only for “special” Christians. Victory is a gift, freely received, not attained through self-effort.
“Victory is to be the Christian’s normal experience; defeat is abnormal.” (The Life That Wins, p. 30)
“Victory is something which God has prepared to give to us. Our victory is obtained freely, not attained through self-effort.” (The Life That Wins, p. 40)
“The minimum experience of a Christian is to be freed from sin. Whatever he knows to be sin must be overcome.” (The Life That Wins, p. 25, Acts 3:26)
“Every Christian is absolutely able to overcome sins of the mind, body, flesh and spirit, our contrary disposition, unbelief, and even the love of sin.” (The Life That Wins, p. 18)
Interpretation: Victory is not a gradual process of spiritual growth, but an immediate possession of Christ’s life. The law of the Spirit of life (Rom. 8:2) makes free from the law of sin and death.