Luke 23.44-46, 24.1-6a If the Cross of Christ means forgiveness and hope, then ultimately it means victory. Victory Over What? How is it possible for us to have victory over sin and death? Victory Over Sin. Jesus defeated the power of sin for all of us. If you are a follower of Jesus, your sins are gone, paid for at the cross. They have no power of you. They will not condemn you. Your sins are defeated for all eternity. Victory Over Death. Jesus defeated the power of death for all of us. Jesus came to defeat sin and death and give us eternal life with God. If you are a follower of Jesus, you have victory over sin and death. You have Eternal Life with God. Sin and Death are defeated for all eternity.