1 John 5:5 clearly states that to be a child of God – is to be an overcomer. Revelations 2:11 says clearly that those who are overcomers – will not be hurt by the second death – which is being cast into hell.
If I am an overcomer because of the one who dwells within me – that is Christ (2 Cor. 13:5, Romans 8:10, Gal. 1:15-16) I will forever be a recipient of the grace of God. To overcome means that the Knowledge of Christ who dwells within me gives discernment regarding all things – IF – I will spend time with Him in prayer and reading and studying His word. (2 Cor. 4:6-7)
Jesus Christ living within me provide me what? He provides me everything pertaining to life and living godly in a fallen and dark world. (2 Peter 1:3) I should be the opposite of what the world says is life. They – those who reject Christ – are represented by darkness and sin – which only leads to more darkness and sin – depression – loneliness – sorrow – fear – disease. Eventually, physical death and then eternal hell will occur – to only continue for all eternity their desire to not want the Light of Christ in their lives. Their rejection will be complete and they will receive what they want – Separation.
But for the righteous – the overcomers – they will receive a blessed life now (John 10:10) and for eternity a white stone which is a love gift from the Lord Jesus. Rev. 2:17 is so beautiful! He really knows me. He understands me completely – better than I know myself – and yet still loves me. So much so, that I will be getting a stone with my real name written on it. It will represent a personal message from Christ himself to the ones He loves, which serves as their admission pass into the eternal glorious kingdom of God. It is so personal that only the person who receives it will know what it means and is. It will forever be mine to cherish and remember the moment Jesus Christ gave it to me. IT will be a reminder that I was an overcomer.