Matt Morton

Grace Bible Church

“A New Master”

Romans 6:15-23

Because we are in Christ, sin is no longer our master. We are now called to present ourselves to Jesus Christ as our new master, and receive righteousness and life as a result.

Romans Outline (so far)

I. Introduction/Theme (1:1-17)

II. All of Humanity Condemned Because of Sin (1:18-3:20)

A. God’s Wrath Revealed (1:18-32)

B. The Moral Man Condemned (2:1-16).

C. The Religious Jew Condemned (2:17-3:8).

D. Everybody is Guilty (3:9-20).

III. Justification: God Gives Us His Righteousness (3:21-5:21)

A. The Work of Jesus In Salvation (3:21-26).

B. Saved Through Faith Alone (3:27-4:25).

C. The Blessings of Justification (5:1-11).

D. Identified With Christ (5:12-21).

IV. Sanctification: Practical Righteousness (6:1-8:39).

A. Dead to Sin, Alive to God (6:1-14).

B. Free From Sin, Servants of God (6:15-23).

A New Master

Question: Should We Sin Because We Are Not Under Law (15)?

Answer:

I. Sin Is No Longer Our Master (16-19).

II. Sin Leads to Shame and Death (20-21).

III. God Provides Righteousness and Life (22-23).

• What areas of my life need to be presented to God?

• Start each day by presenting myself to Him.