Slaves (Romans 6:15-23)

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Slaves 
Romans 6:15-23

I. Intro 
A. Big Idea: We are either slaves to sin, or captivated by God’s liberating grace. Hebrews 12:2

II. Obligations   
A. Grace doesn’t set us free to sin. Genesis 4:7; Exodus 34:7; Psalm; 11:5; Romans 6:15;14:23
B. Grace makes us obedient. Romans 6:16

III. Claimed                     
A. The heart develops devotional patterns. Romans 6:17; Colossians 1:10; 2 Peter3:18
B. Grace removes our chains. Romans 6:18

IV. Ashamed  
A. We can stack success in Christ. Romans 6:19
B. Everyone’s susceptible to the insanity of sin. Romans 6:20-21; Hebrews 12:1

V. The Gift.
A. Obedience means taking part in eternity.  Romans 6:22
B. We can reflect the gospel. Romans 6:23 

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What was a high point of your holiday season? 
• Why do you think Paul included Romans 6:15-23 at this point in Romans? 
• How do people misunderstand or misapply God’s grace?

• How can reading the Bible on a regular basis help us grow in grace? (Can you think of any Scriptures that support your view?)

• What’s a specific example of how God’s grace has enabled you to obey?

• How is pursuing holiness tied to eternal life?

• What’s an area in your life you need to apply the gospel to? Pray for one another.

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