What does the Bible teach about Christ as our champion?

Scripture presents Christ as our ultimate champion, akin to Jonathan in the battle against the Philistines. He goes before us, confronting sin and death, achieving victory through His life, death, and resurrection. The armor bearer, who accompanied Jonathan and shared in the victory, symbolizes the believer's union with Christ. In essence, everything Christ accomplished in His work is accounted to the believer through faith. This union is vital; believers are seen as having been 'crucified with Christ' (Galatians 2:20) and hence share in His triumph. The assurance of faith is wrapped in acknowledging that Christ has already secured victory over our greatest enemies due to His divine nature and sovereign purpose.