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Part 1 : Reflection Questions

1. Romans chapter 6 teaches that a person justified by faith (and thus living under God’s grace) is free to keep on sinning. True False

2. Paul say that when, through faith in Jesus, we are baptized, we are connected to both Christ’s   and  .

3. When we are united with Christ in his death, our old self is   with Christ and we are freed from   (Romans 6:6-7).

4. When you enjoy the blessings of salvation in Christ, then sin is no longer in your   because you no longer live under   but   (Romans 6:14)

5. Paul says that Christians can live with Christ because they have   with Him (Romans 6:8).

6. There is an irony to the Christian life as Romans 6:18 explains. We have been set free from   and are now slaves to  .

7. Romans 6:23 states that the wages of sin is   but the gift of God is  .

Part 2 : Discussion Questions

1. Describe how our baptism is like both a funeral and a resurrection.

2. What are the damaging results of being a slave to sin (Romans 6:16, 21 and 23)?

3. List some of the blessings of being freed from sin and controlled by Jesus (Romans 6:16, 19 and 22).

4. Look at the verses of Romans 5, 6, 7, and 8. Paul repeats the phrase “Christ Jesus our Lord.” What does it mean personally for you to have Jesus Christ as both Savior and Lord (that is, ruler) of your life?

Digging Deeper

Look at a couple of commentaries on Romans 7. It will prepare the way for understanding chapter 8, Paul’s description of how the Holy Spirit helps us live this new life in Christ. Make notes of your reading below.

Further Thoughts

Write down any questions you have regarding this lesson.

Prayer Corner

If you have specific prayer concerns, please feel free to list them. Our staff will pray for you and the matters you mention at our weekly prayer meeting.