SHALL WE CONTINUE IN SIN? (Part 1)

Romans 6:1-11

Two foundational truths:

·         Salvation brings a new relationship to Christ

·         Salvation brings a new relationship to sin

I.  WHAT WE MUST KNOW

·         We are identified with Christ

·         An important key – what does BAPTISM mean? Immerse

a.      Acts 8:35-39 – immersed in water

b.      I Corinthians 12:13 – immersed into the body of believers

c.       Romans 6:3-4 – immersed into Christ

A.      (v.3-5a) We are identified with Christ in His death

1.      What happened? We were placed into Christ

2.      How did this happen?

a.      It did not happen by water baptism

b.      It did happen by faith

3.      When did it happen?  The moment we trusted in Christ to save us

B.      (v.5b,8-10) We are identified with Christ in His life

II.  WHAT WE MUST DO

·         We should walk in newness of life

Conclusion: (v.11)  1. Recon yourselves to be dead to sin

                               2. Recon yourselves to be alive to God