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Romans 6:1 - 7:6

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ADAM and CHRIST

Sin Damnation Reign of Death Misstep

Gift Forgiveness Reign of Life Grace

Getting a Grip on Grace

1. We dare not cheapen it
2. We dare not limit it
3. We dare not qualify it
4. Let’s dare to brag about it

Questions About Grace

1. Should we keep on sinning so that God’s grace increases? (6:1)
2. Since God set us free from law, does that mean we can go on sinning? (6:15)

Response to First Question
Should we keep on sinning so that God’s grace increases?

• We died to sin, so we cannot keep living in it.
• Experience of baptism

It’s a matter of life and death

Response to Second Question
Since God set us free from law, does that mean we can go on sinning?

• We are slaves to what we obey
• Sin leads to death
• Obedience to God leads to holiness

Till Death Do We Part

1. Situation 1
   • A woman is “joined” to a man who isn’t her (living) husband.
   • Conclusion = Adultery
2. Situation 2
   • A woman is “joined” to a man who isn’t her (dead) husband.
   • Conclusion = Not Adultery

Sanctification

• Baptism and Grace move us into a different system of righteousness
• Law can name sin, but cannot create righteousness
• Holiness – Knowing Christ

Chris Benjamin

West-Ark Church of Christ, Fort Smith, AR
Evening Sermon, 21 December 2008

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