Dead or Alive (Romans 6:1-14)

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Dead or Alive 
Romans 6:1-14

I. Intro 
Big Idea: We can overcome what kills us by dying in Christ.

II. Any Longer 
A. Grace leads to righteousness. Romans 6:1-2
B. Baptism means Identification with Christ. Romans 6:3-4

III. United 
A. Unity with Christ empowers personal resurrection. Romans 6:5
B. In Christ we are not slaves to sin. Romans 6:6-7

IV. Once for All 
A. We can follow Jesus. Romans 6:8; James 1:13-15
B. Death cancels all debt. Romans 6:9-10; Philippians 1:6, 2:12-13; Hebrews 10:14

V. Offer 
A. Take account. Romans 6:11; 1 John 1:8
B. Be mastered by grace. Romans 6:13-14

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s something you’re looking forward to during the holidays?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you hope we talk about as a group?
• If you’ve been baptized, how has it affected your ongoing life of faith? What do you carry with you from that day?
• Why is it important to dwell on our unity with Christ in His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension?
• How is the truth that we can follow Christ good news?
• How does dwelling on our past sin affect the way we follow Jesus today?
• What’s something you’d like to be held accountable for? Pray for one another.

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