The impact of philosophical derivation in theology, theocracy and linguistics has distorted the interpretation of Yahweh's word. For example, Yahweh and Yahshua are themselves Hebrew names. Names are always translated. The English being Jehovah and Jesus. Elohim is a Hebrew word; plural, it means gods, goddesses, and god as a plural of majesty. It's applied to Ashtoreth (1 Kings 11:5), Dagon (1 Samuel 5:7). and Marduk (Daniel 1:2) for example.
In 332 BCE Alexander the Great was conquering the world. The Hebrew scriptures had accurately predicted Alexander's conquest in Daniel 8 two hundred years prior to his birth. As Josephus reported, Alexander was welcomed by the Jews who surrendered and showed him the prophecy.
Jewish Antiquities, 11, 337 [8,5] He spared Jerusalem but the impact of Greek philosophy, theology, religion, sports and even fashion were very influential on Jewish thinking and in fact continues to this day throughout occidental culture.
The same apostatized influence was renewed upon Christianity in 325 CE by Constantine the Great. The result of this influence on theology was the syncretistic introduction of ancient Babylonian beliefs that had migrated to the Greeks and others, being introduced into Jewish and Christian teachings; the immortal soul from Socrates, the trinity from Plato, the cross from Constantine, hell from Dante and Milton, Christmas from Saturnalia celebrations and Dickens, Easter from Ishtar (Astarte), and eventually, in a limited sense, even the Rapture from Darby.
So, it begs the question - what does Yahweh's word say? Well, it says a nation of laws would be produced by a chosen people with the purpose of being instructed regarding their sin and a well documented messiah would be produced. Exclusively for the Jewish people. They rejected that proposal and salvation was extended to the gentiles.
It is extremely important to recognize that the Law of Moses applied only to the nation of Israel. It didn't impose itself beyond the national borders. Of course, the Bible itself is uniquely candid in its historical record of Israel; their deviation from the law, which was only a tutor - an imperfect foreshadow of the more perfect law of Christ. So, they couldn't keep the law. It was, in fact, designed that way in order to instruct the people of their missing the mark (sin) and consequential need for a savior. However, more importantly they failed Yahweh repeatedly in other ways as well. So, you have the inspired writers of the Hebrew scripture recording the failings of the nation. It's also important, therefor, to specify exactly what Yahweh's word is. Namely, those inspired writings. This is important because what we have today can't actually be classified in that same category. The writing was inspired, a perfect representation. The translation, that is the Bible, isn't inspired, so it is the imperfect uninspired translation of Yahweh's word.
The resultant modern day apostate Christianity manifests its syncretistic influence most notably, with a fairly well documented historical context, with theocracy. Its sociopolitical megalomaniacal despotism. The deviation occurs when the Christian tries to impose this law outside the Christian congregation. Applying it in this way is an aberration. On a global scale. Christendom. Now, the interesting aspect of this, to me, is that Christ said and he and his followers were no part of the world. The word world in this context was founded upon the blood of Abel and the prophets. Satan is the ruler, the God of the world. Jesus didn't question Satan's authority in that regard and rejected the temptation. (Matthew 4:8-9) That is the very reason the Jews rejected him. They wanted a political messiah, or anointed one, as David had been. (2 Samuel 22:51)
The founding of the world was the conception of Adam and Eve's firstborn and the subsequent forming of mankind's governance under Satan's control. The beginning of the end times. Similar to Adam's rejection of Yahweh's rightful sovereignty represented by the tree of the knowledge of what is good and what is bad. Friendship, that is participation in worldly affairs is enmity with God. That world is self destructive. To actively participate in its moral correction is a vain attempt to divide the kingdom of Yahweh by attempting to insert it or meld it into the world. (Matthew 12:25-28)
I think you summed it up by quoting John 16:33. It is Yahshua not his followers who conquered the world. They won't bring about its destruction. Any perversion and division we see therein is exactly what Yahweh's word foretold.