Dead to Sin - Alive in Christ

 Dead to Sin - Alive in Christ 

Romans 6:10-11 - ERV

10 Yes, when Christ died, he died to defeat the power of sin one time—enough for all time. He now has a new life, and his new life is with God. 11 In the same way, you should see yourselves as being dead to the power of sin and alive for God through Christ Jesus.


When Christ died. This is the beginning of our Hope. Believe in this first. Christ came onto this earth, sent by the Father (God) and lived a perfect life so that you can have hope. 

He did this once. For the wages of sin is death. Before Christ came we deserved death when we would choose to fall short of the glory of God. 

Sin is a choice. 

Jesus living a perfect life was a choice. 

Jesus chose to do that for you. 

His death defeats the power of sin for forever. 

When Jesus died he went back to heaven to be with God. When we die we get to be in heaven forever with Jesus. You get to live a new life here on earth knowing that is the future. 

Live like you have the power over sin. Why? Because you do. God sent Jesus and Jesus died so that you do have the power over sin. 

Dead to Sin - Alive in Christ. 

Change your behavior. Act like Jesus has died for you. Serve like Jesus died for you. Love like Jesus died for you. 

Why? 

Because he did. 

Your freedom comes from knowing that Jesus died for you. 

Your hope comes from know that Jesus died for you. 


How can you apply this lesson to your life today? 

What kind of impact will you have with the people around you today? 


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