Romans 6

Rom 6:1-10 – Three Facts to Know v3-5: Importance of Baptism Entering the water = death/burial Emerging from water = raised to new life

Rom 6:1-10 – Three Facts to Know v3-5: Importance of Baptism Entering the water = death/burial Emerging from water = raised to new life v6-8: Old Self = Already Dead Our old self is crucified with Christ Our response to temptation should be like a dead person

Rom 6:1-10 – Three Facts to Know v3-5: Importance of Baptism Entering the water = death/burial Emerging from water = raised to new life v6-8: Old Self = Already Dead Our old self is crucified with Christ Our response to temptation should be like a dead person v9-10: New Self = Alive Forever in Christ Our new self “born again” in risen Christ One death; now alive for eternity to God

Transformation Born into the world Born again in Christ Identity Old Self Conviction of Sin Trust God (Faith) Word of God Born Again Old Self New Self

Transformation Born into the world Born again in Christ Identity Old Self Conviction of Sin Trust God (Faith) Word of God Born Again Old Self New Self Ch 1-5

Transformation Born into the world Born again in Christ Identity Old Self Conviction of Sin Trust God (Faith) Word of God Born Again Old Self New Self Ch 1-5

Transformation Born into the world Born again in Christ Identity Old Self Conviction of Sin Trust God (Faith) Word of God Born Again Old Self New Self Nature Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) vs. Yield to God’s Desire Master Slave to Sin Slave to Sin vs. Slave to Righteousness Ch 1-5

Transformation Born into the world Born again in Christ Identity Old Self Conviction of Sin Trust God (Faith) Word of God Born Again Old Self New Self Nature Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) vs. Yield to God’s Desire Master Slave to Sin Slave to Sin vs. Slave to Righteousness Ch 1-5

Rom 6:11-14 – Two Actions v11: Consider/Reckon “reckon” = count it as reality and true; decision of mind Object: dead unto sin AND alive unto God

Rom 6:11-14 – Two Actions v11: Consider/Reckon v13: Present/Yield “reckon” = count it as reality and true; decision of mind Object: dead unto sin AND alive unto God v13: Present/Yield “yield” = surrender; choice to give way to another “members” = any part of yourself, body Object: Instruments of righteousness  God NOT instruments of unrighteousness  sin

Transformation Born into the world Born again in Christ Identity Old Self Conviction of Sin Trust God (Faith) Word of God Born Again Old Self New Self Nature Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) vs. Yield to God’s Desire Master Slave to Sin Slave to Sin vs. Slave to Righteousness Ch 1-5

Transformation Born into the world Born again in Christ Identity Old Self Conviction of Sin Trust God (Faith) Word of God Born Again Old Self New Self Nature Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) vs. Yield to God’s Desire Master Slave to Sin Slave to Sin vs. Slave to Righteousness Ch 1-5

Transformation Born into the world Born again in Christ Identity Old Self Conviction of Sin Trust God (Faith) Word of God Born Again Old Self New Self Nature Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) vs. Yield to God’s Desire Master Slave to Sin Slave to Sin vs. Slave to Righteousness Ch 1-5

You are not your own master! Rom 6:15:23 – Always a Slave You are not your own master!

You are not your own master! Rom 6:15:23 – Always a Slave You are not your own master! Slave to Sin Old Self had no choice; we were easily trapped in sin v16: Yielding to sin moves us back toward this master v21: Nothing to reap in this life and eternal death to follow

You are not your own master! Rom 6:15:23 – Always a Slave You are not your own master! Slave to Sin Old Self had no choice; we were easily trapped in sin v16: Yielding to sin moves us back toward this master v21: Nothing to reap in this life and eternal death to follow Slave to Righteousness v18: Finally a choice to be free from sin’s controlling power v22: Holiness in this life and eternal life to follow

Transformation Born into the world Born again in Christ Identity Old Self Conviction of Sin Trust God (Faith) Word of God Born Again Old Self New Self Nature Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) vs. Yield to God’s Desire Master Slave to Sin Slave to Sin vs. Slave to Righteousness Ch 1-5

Transformation Born into the world Born again in Christ Identity Old Self Conviction of Sin Trust God (Faith) Word of God Born Again Old Self New Self Nature Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) vs. Yield to God’s Desire Master Slave to Sin Slave to Sin vs. Slave to Righteousness Ch 1-5

Transformation Born into the world Born again in Christ Identity Old Self Conviction of Sin Trust God (Faith) Word of God Born Again Old Self New Self Nature Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) Selfish Desire (i.e. flesh) vs. Yield to God’s Desire Master Slave to Sin Slave to Sin vs. Slave to Righteousness Ch 1-5