Evergreen Christian Community

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. Obedi