Four Commands To Sanctification

 

                             Romans 6

 

1. Know Ye: Romans 6:1-10 (vs 3)

 

   a. That we have buried with Christ by Baptism

      into His death - Rom 6:4

 

   b. That we have been planted together in the

      likeness of His resurrection - Rom 6:5

 

   c. That because of these two facts, the believer

 

      (1) Is dead to sin - Rom 6:2

 

      (2) Is freed from sin - Rom 6:7

 

2. Reckon Ye: Rom 6:11-12 (vs 11)

 

   a. By faith

 

   b. We accept these facts

 

   c. Regardless of feelings

 

3. Yield Ye: Rom 6:13-15 (vs 13)

 

   a. Our resurrected members as instruments of

      righteousness unto God

 

4. Obey Ye: Rom 6:16-23 (vs 16)

   a. What? "That form of doctrine which

             was delivered you." Rom 6:17

 

   b. Why? Because God desires fruit which

           can only come thru obedience.

           Rom 6:22

 

Summary

 

   "For the wages of sin is death, but the

    gift of God is eternal life through

    Jesus Christ our Lord." Rom 6:23