Freed from Sin

Romans 5:20-21 20 The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, 21 so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 5:20-21 20 The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, 21 so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Where sin increased, grace increased even more.

Romans 6:1 1What shall we say, then Romans 6:1 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase?

Romans 6:1 1What shall we say, then Romans 6:1 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? “Sin more to get more grace!” “Because there is grace, it doesn’t matter if I sin.”

Romans 6:1-2 1What shall we say, then Romans 6:1-2 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?

Romans 6:1-2 1What shall we say, then Romans 6:1-2 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Died to sin: “To obey the cravings of sin is to be alive to sin; but not to obey the cravings of sin or succumb to its will, this is to die to sin.” Origen

Romans 6:3-4 3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

Romans 6:3-4 3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. ID’d with Christ: death, burial, resurrection

Romans 6:5-7 5 If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. 6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin-- 7 because anyone who has died has been freed from sin.

United w/ Christ  No longer slaves, Freed from sin Romans 6:5-7 5 If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. 6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin-- 7 because anyone who has died has been freed from sin. United w/ Christ  No longer slaves, Freed from sin

Point of Decision

Sin Point of Decision

Sin t Cross renders inoperable, but doesn’t remove Point of Decision

Romans 6:8-10 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. 10 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.

Romans 6:8-10 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. 10 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. United w/ Christ  live for God’s glory

t Life Sin Point of Decision Cross renders inoperable, but doesn’t remove Point of Decision

Romans 6:11 11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Romans 6:11 11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Life Sin t Cross renders inoperable, but doesn’t remove Point of Decision

What does being dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus mean for you and me?

What does being dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus mean for you and me? Sin is now a choice

What does being dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus mean for you and me? Sin is now a choice We need to rely on our union with Christ to fight the temptation to sin

Romans 6:1-14 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. 13 Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. 14 For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.

t Living Under Law Living Under Grace Point of Decision Death Wickedness Evil Desires Sin Eternal Life Holiness Righteous Obedience Cross renders inoperable, but doesn’t remove

Questions to ask:

Questions to ask: Who (or what) are you mastered by? Do you recognize you that sin is a choice? Do you actively resist sin? How much do you lean on Jesus to resist temptation and sin?

Christ has freed us from sin, let us walk in that freedom!! Questions to ask: Who (or what) are you mastered by? Do you recognize you have a choice to sin? Do you actively resist sin? How much do you lean on Jesus to resist temptation and sin? Christ has freed us from sin, let us walk in that freedom!!