Connect Romans 6:7 with Galatians 2:20 on living a new life. Death Makes a Clean Break “For anyone who has died has been freed from sin.” (Romans 6:7) • Paul states a literal transaction: death severs every legal claim. • Because we were united with Christ in His death, sin’s claim on us is cancelled—fully, permanently, irrevocably. Crucified—Yet More Alive Than Ever “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” (Galatians 2:20) • The old “I” went to the cross with Jesus. • A new “I” now lives, animated by Christ Himself. • Faith is the daily conduit through which His risen life flows. Connecting the Two Truths 1. Romans 6:7—death to sin’s rule. 2. Galatians 2:20—life under Christ’s rule. One verse ends the old story, the other launches the new. Together they form a single, unbreakable gospel reality. What Died? • The record of guilt (Colossians 2:13-14). • The mastery of the flesh (Romans 6:6). • The bondage of the world system (Galatians 6:14). What Lives? • A new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). • A walk in “newness of life” (Romans 6:4). • A life “hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3-4). Daily Implications • Reckon the old self truly dead; stop negotiating with a corpse. • Yield moment-by-moment to the indwelling Christ; His life supplies the power you lack. • Replace self-effort with faith: “Lord, You live this day through me.” • When temptation comes, stand on Romans 6:7—sin has no rightful claim. • When weakness surfaces, lean on Galatians 2:20—Christ is alive in you. Supporting Scriptures for the Journey • Ephesians 2:4-6—God “made us alive with Christ.” • Romans 8:2—“The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free.” • 1 Peter 2:24—“He Himself bore our sins…so that we might live to righteousness.” Putting It into Practice 1. Start each day by affirming: “I died with Christ; I live by Christ.” 2. Memorize Romans 6:7 and Galatians 2:20; recite them when sin or discouragement whispers. 3. Speak truth aloud: “Sin, you are no master here—Christ is.” 4. Cultivate habits that align with life, not death—Scripture intake, fellowship, service, thanksgiving. 5. Expect real change; the risen Lord never fails to manifest His life in those who trust Him. |
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