Right: Lesson 11

Free From Sin!

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How does Paul describe our relationship with Sin before we became believers? (Vs. 16-26) (Also )

What do you think it means to be a “slave”, and what sorts of things do you think about when you hear slavery?

What do you think Paul means when he describes us as slaves of sin?

What are some specific areas of your life in which you can see sin is your master? Maybe in the past or maybe in the present?

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What does Paul say has freed us from slavery to sin? (Vs. 5-11)

What does this mean the price of our freedom was?

If we have died with Christ and have been raised to a new life in Him, what should our attitude towards sin be?

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What does Paul say to the objection that we are free TO sin because we are “under grace” (Vs. 15-18)

What obligation do we have as slaves of righteousness?

Reflect on your own life for a minute. How would you rate your obedience from the heart as Paul describes in verse 17?

What is the reward that God has promised us if we persevere in obedience? (Vs. 22-23)

Implications

In what specific ways can you “present yourself to God…and your members to God as instruments for righteousness?” How can you offer yourself to God for his service daily?

Paul makes a strong argument that sin will not have dominion over us since we are under God’s grace. However, we still struggle with sin. How can both of these things be true? (See )

Express in your own words how freedom from sin is good news to you. From what sin in particular do you desire to be freed?