New Life in Christ (Romans 6:4-7)

Step 3. Lesson commentary by Trey Turner of Canyon Creek Baptist Church, Temple makes the point that “No one should think, “Well, Jesus died for my sins so I can start over, I will do better next time.” By saying this, the Christian shows a belief that the power for righteous living is centered in the will.”

Ask, “Why is the power to live free from sin not just a matter of will power?” In Romans 1:17, Paul said that righteousness from God is from faith to faith—it starts with faith and ends there. We didn’t merit or earn righteousness by individual effort. We should not try to live in Christ by individual effort. Then how can we live successfully?

Turner makes the point that power to overcome sin comes by following the leadership of the Holy Spirit in faith. Recall the point of Philippians 4:13. To learn to live a new life in Christ study verses Romans 8:5-17, Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Corinthians 2:10-16, and 2 Corinthians 4:18. See Paul’s example in 2 Corinthians 10:3-5. The fruit of righteousness is the result of the new life. Ask members to share personal examples where they have learned to live in Christ by faith.

Time permitting, discuss a selected homework guide question for day THREE.