"WHY CHRISTIANS CANNOT CONTINUE LIVING IN SIN" --- Romans 6:1-7
"Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more kindness and forgiveness? Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it?" --- Rmoans 6:1-2(NLT-1996) I. YOU HAVE DIED TO SIN...v1, v7
a. Then - you were dead IN Sin...(the Old You...v6)
b. Now - you are dead TO Sin...(the New You)
II. YOU HAVE BEEN CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST...v6
a. Christ died: You died with Him.
b. Christ broke Sin's power over you.
III. YOU HAVE BEEN BURIED WITH CHRIST...v4a
a. Your burial with Christ finalized the transition you made.
b. You MUST consider both your Condition and your Position .
IV. YOU HAVE BEEN RAISED WITH CHRIST...v4b
a. You are alive TO Christ...You are alive IN Christ.
b. You live a New Life free from Sin's Power and Penalty.
V. YOU HAVE BEEN BAPTIZED IN CHRIST'S NAME...v3
a. Remember - you made a Public Profession.
b. Remember - there were witnesses.
Sermon Outline for Sunday August 29, 2010