THE NEW YOU Invisible War

THE NEW YOU

Invisible War

Chuck Wysong

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

BIG IDEA:

When a person comes to Christ they are their old self, sin has been rendered in our lives. They are and .

When you are tempted to sin and turn away from God

1. Remember .

2. Remember that

“Sin is no longer your master, for you are no longer subject to the law, Instead, you are free by God’s grace.  What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? By no means!  Romans 6:14,15

WHAT DOES “NO LONGER UNDER LAW BUT UNDER GRACE MEAN?”

First, we don’t keep the law to get to .

“Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.” Romans 3:20

Second, we don’t keep the law to .

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1

Third, we don’t keep the law to .

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28,29

3. REMEMBER THE OF SIN.

“So since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does this mean we can go on sinning? Don’t you realize that whatever you choose to obey becomes your master? You can choose sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God and receive his approval.” Romans 6:15,16

Sin brings .

“Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you have obeyed with all your heart the new teaching God has given you. Now you are free from sin, your old master, and you have become slaves to your new master, righteousness. Romans 6:17,18

Sin brings .

“And what was the result? It was not good, since now you are ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom. Romans 6:21

Sin brings .

“I speak this way, using the illustration of slaves and masters, because it is easy to understand. Before, you let yourselves be slaves of impurity and lawlessness. Now you must choose to be slaves of righteousness so that you will become holy. In those days, when you were slaves of sin, you weren’t concerned with doing what was right. But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6:19,20;22,23

BIG IDEA

offering yourself to sin and offering yourself to God.

TIME WITH GOD

Memory Verse: “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.”

MONDAY Please read Romans 6:1-23.

Look over your notes from this past weekend’s message. What was a big idea that God spoke to you about?

Pray that you will remember God is for you and that we are to stop offering our lives to sin but we are offering our lives to God.

TUESDAY Please read Acts 9:1-20.

The passage we read today rounds out Paul’s conversion story. What were some of the reasons Paul was an unlikely candidate for becoming a Christian, much less one of the leaders of the church? How has God’s work in your life prepared you to serve others around you? Thank God today that He uses all of your story for His glory. Pray for courage and willingness to speak up to share how God’s amazing grace has changed you.

WEDNESDAY Please read 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 & Galatians 1:13-20.

What does Paul’s testimony reveal about God’s patience and mercy? What situations in your own life are proof that God’s doesn’t give up on us? Thank God today for His patience and mercy in your own life. Pray for the peace and confidence to live daily in His mercy and grace. Ask God to help you reflect His mercy and grace towards you in your relationships.

THURSDAY Please read 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 & Galatians 1:21-24.

We see in today’s passages how Paul’s conversion really caught people’s attention. What have been the most significant changes in your life since you met Christ? Take a few moments to re-read and mediate on 1 Corinthians 1:30-31. How can you rest in the “righteousness, holiness and redemption” of God today? How can you “boast in the Lord” today? Thank God today for His life-changing power. Pray that His power will be evident in your life and that you will have opportunity to boast in Him and give Him glory for what He has done.

FRIDAY Please read Romans 5:1-3 & Ephesians 2:8-9.

You see Paul returning again and again to God’s grace. How does Paul describe the grace of God in our lives in these passages? How have you found yourself trying to “add” to your salvation? How could these passages give you comfort and freedom today? Thank God today for His complete and total gift of grace through Jesus Christ. Talk to Him about your struggles to try and add to His free gift. Ask Him to grow your faith in all-sufficiency of His grace for your salvation and daily life.

SATURDAY Please read Romans 7 in preparation for this weekend’s services. Please pray that God will give you a soft heart, ready to learn and worship. Ask God to use Life Community Church in the lives of our community.