We deserved death for our sins. But Jesus was willing to go to the cross in our place. We generally understand what His sacrifice meant. But Romans 6:6 tells us a whole lot more: “our old self was crucified with Him so that our body of sin might be done away with, that we would no longer be slaves to sin.”
When Paul says that we are freed from sin, he uses a word meaning justified or made righteous. It can literally be translated: “For he who has died is acquitted from sin.” We all know what happens when someone is acquitted in a trial—he’s found not guilty! This is exactly what God did as Jesus took penalty for sin off our shoulders and laid it upon Himself. And because of it, experiencing God’s life consists of something a great deal more than merely being obligated to maintain sinless behavior now that we’re saved.
From Free from the Power of Sin: the Keys to Growing in God in Spite of Yourself
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This vital book has been written for you and for those you are praying for! We sometimes use the term “Staking Your Life” a bit lightheartedly, subtly conveying a sense of greater conviction over this or that. Other times, it’s deeper. Just what do you believe about the reason for your life? What drives you? Is your opinion of meaning based on your experience in this world—relationships, careers, wealth, ideals, feelings, or even superstitions? Where did I come from? Staking Your Life addresses these key questions and more. Short, easy to read and to the point, this book will help clarify God’s plan by bringing the true meaning of your life to light. It’s undeniable; you possess profound and marvelous purpose!
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Romans 8 says: “You are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. If Christ is in you, though your body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness.” Unbelievable as it may seem: “There is now no condemnation for those
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