Into Freedom 1 - Freedom from Sin

The Big Idea: Freedom from sin is a birthright for Christians

Romans 6:1-23

Two Logic Questions:
1. Since grace abounds, can’t we just go on sinning?

LEGALISM is not the answer to LIBERTINISM.

PAUL TEACHES A BETTER WAY: Radical TRANSFORMATION IN CHRIST, through THE
SPIRIT.

2. Can those who DIED TO SIN, continue to live in it?

Clarity for the Confusion Comes From 3 Ideas:
1. Baptism
2. Crucifixion
3. Slavery

Baptism:
● We are BAPTIZED into HIS DEATH.
● We are buried with Him into death SO THAT body ruled by sin would be done away
with.
○ (Life IN SIN cannot coexist with death TO SIN.)
● We too, along with Him, can be raised to LIVE A NEW LIFE.

1 Corinthians 10:1-3
Colossians 2:9-15

Crucifixion:
Galatians 2:20
Galatians 6:14

Jesus’ death to sin is the FINAL VICTORY.
There is NO SECOND FIGHT and there is NO SECOND FOE.

Slavery:
There are two ways to leave a slave master: death or being sold to a new master.

We are not only justified from our sin, but are also LIBERATED from the tyranny of sin.

Obedience to God is slavery, for you are a slave to the one you obey.

Response:
● Embrace your BAPTISM INTO CHRIST.
● Continually CRUCIFY SELF-LOVE and cling to GOD LOVE.
● Offer yourself as a SLAVE TO RIGHTEOUSNESS. (being right with God) leading to
holiness for slavery has benefits.