Intro:
Say it in a sentence: For life change to happen, we must apply the power of our identification to Christ at
the exact moment of temptation.
Review:
Part 1, Preparring for change
Part 2, The process of change
- Repentance is the first step in all change
- Knowing that in Christ I am dead to sin
- Reckon myself dead to sin, moment by moment.
1. Forgiveness is just the beginning of life in Christ. Know it (v 8)
- The primary use of “live” has to do with life today, not necessarily eternity. By means of…
- Christians are not changing any different than their non-believing neighbors.
- Things Christians do rather than change: 4. Ritual; 3. Debate; 2. Sentimentality; 1. Carnality
- For 2000 years Christians have believed in a Gospel that transforms your character
2. The power of sin is broken, once for all. Believe it (v 10).
- Ezekiel 18:20
3. Living for God is day by day. Choose it (v 10b, 12)
- “There is a hole down that road.” ”I went for a walk…”
4. Victory over sin is moment by moment. Reckon it (v 11).
- Romans 6:11 is the first “do” in the book of Romans
- At the point of temptation, exercise my faith towards the fact that I am dead to sin.
- #1 tool for victory over sin: Speak out loud what I know is true “I am dead [to that].”
Conclusion:
