Fresh Perspective (Week 2) The Victorious
Pastor John January 12, 2025
*Open with prayer
1. The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord
(Romans 6:23). Read Galatians 5:16-18.
Life Without God Views Scriptural Views (Opposite of world views)
A. If it feels good or makes you happy, do it Proverbs 14:12-16
B. Winning is everything Matthew 16:26, Philippians 2:3-5
C. Money/Power buys happiness Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15,
Matthew 6:19-21, I Timothy 6:10,
Ecclesiastes 5:10, Proverbs 13:11, Acts 8:20
D. Youth & outward beauty are very important Proverbs 31:30
E. Doing wrong is okay if not caught. Psalms 90:8, Proverbs 20:18
F. Fame is more important than integrity Proverbs 21:3, Philippians 4:8
G. Modern opinions matter more than scripture. Proverbs 29:35
See if you can find more references or scriptural examples.
2. Why do you think we are so easily blinded by evil forces to sin's long-term consequences? (II
Cor. 4:4
3. Have you, or someone you know, tried to justify being "good enough" by comparing themselves to
others? Or I'm pretty good compared to … or I'm not as bad as … (James 2:8-12)
4. Jesus clarifies that sin is more than the letter of the law (Matt. 5:21-42, I John 3:15). Can you find
more examples?
5. How does the Bible's definition affect our laws? (Romans 7:7-8
6. Do you see examples of our laws moving away from the Bible's directions?
7. Believing in Christ doesn't remove temptation and being made free in Christ does not free us to sin
(II Cor. 3:16-17). Even after conversion, Paul battled with his fleshly human will. (Romans 7:14-
15, 21-25)
God provides through His Spirit ways to endure temptation without sin. What are some ways
God has given us to battle temptation?
8. Review the armor of God. Name the seven pieces (Ephesians 6:11-13).
*Deeper yet- look at today's scriptures in multiple translations. Do you see any difference in
meaning or perspective?
*Close in Prayer