
Three strategies to win the war with sin:
I. We
(by engaging our MINDS)
Romans 6:8-10 (NIV84) 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.
A. We need to grow in the
Hosea 4:6; 2 Peter 3:18; Matthew 22:29
1 . Our old life is
. Romans 6:2-3 We died to sin; how can you live in it … 3 or don’t you know…your were baptized into Jesus death?
Romans 6:6 For we know that our old self was crucified…
2 . Our old lifestyle is
. Romans 6:6 “For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—“
Are you engaging your
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II. We
(by trusting God with our HEARTS)
A. We need to
Romans 6:11 (NIV84) In the same way, count [reckon] yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
1 . We need to reckon ourselves
to sin.
RECKON= (Gk)= logizomai (i.e. “Logic”): to count, consider, calculate or estimate; a conviction.
2 . We need to reckon ourselves
to Christ.
Sanctification doesn’t mean you won’t sin. But it does mean you don’t HAVE to sin.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV84) No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
Are you trusting in God by
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III. We
(by empowering our WILL)
A. We need to offer
Romans 6:12-13 (NIV84) 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.
B. Four tips on how to get
1 . Plug into God’s
. James 4:7 (NIV) Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
2 . Maintain
. 3 . Flee from
. 4 . Embrace your
. Romans 6:14 (NIV84) For sin shall not be your master because you are not under law, but under grace.
Do you truly
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IV. SUMMARY
A. Isn’t it good to know you don’t have to
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Discussion Questions
1. Do you struggle with sin? How does it make you feel?
2. What has been most difficult for you in your fight against sin?
3. What did you learn from this lesson that can help you win the war with sin?
4. Describe what you think it means to “Reckon yourselves dead to sin.”
5. What practical tips did you learn that might help you to get victo-ry over sin?
Next Week: Romans 6:15-23