ROMANS: Why Sin is Not Your Master

Does grace give us permission to keep sinning, or does our union with Jesus break the authority of sin over our lives once and for all?In this sermon on Romans 6:1–14, Pastor Lance Williams addresses why sin no longer has dominion over the believer. Using the vivid picture of being "fused together" with Christ in His death and resurrection, Pastor Lance explains that Christians have been plucked out of the realm of sin and placed into a new kingdom ruled by grace. Discover why habitual defeat is not the intended norm for a Christian, how constant consideration of your identity in Christ protects your heart, and what it looks like to present your body as a weapon for righteousness.In this episode, we cover:Belonging to Christ: Understanding how our spiritual union and fusion with Jesus severs sin's right to rule our daily choices.The Two Fields: A helpful picture showing how grace transfers believers from the territory of sin into the reign of God.Constant Consideration: Why Paul commands believers to mindfully reckon themselves dead to sin and alive to God.Die to Live: Exploring how spiritual life requires surrendering our old self-reliance to experience the fullness of Christ.Right Worship and Presentation: How actively offering our hands, eyes, ears, and minds as instruments of righteousness guards us against temptation.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube