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Romans 6:6, 7 - Free From The Power Of Sin!

Romans 6:6, 7 (NLT) Our old sinful selves 
were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose 
its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves 
to sin. For when we died with Christ we were 
set free from the power of sin.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Being involved in womens ministry and 
global missions means I hear peoples life 
stories. Some are victorious; some arent.  
   My heart breaks for Jesus followers who 
live trapped in destructive attitudes and 
behaviors such as fear, jealousy, unforgiveness, 
pride, lust, greed, and gluttony. Some recognize 
their plight and seek biblical counseling to break 
free. Others seem content to live as captives of 
the enemy.  
   I can relate. For several years my 
physical appetite held me hostage. I overate three 
times a day and gorged on junk food in secret, all 
while struggling with obesity. I knew gluttony was 
sin, but I felt helpless to stop.  
   I identified with Paul, who wrote, I 
love Gods law with all my heart. But there is 
another law at work within me that is at war with my 
mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that 
is still within me. Oh, what a miserable person 
I am! Who will free me from this life that is 
dominated by sin and death? (Romans 7:22"24, 
NLT).  
   Paul answered his own question: Thank 
God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord 
(Romans 7:25, NLT). I found freedom from gluttony 
when I finally acknowledged that Christs work 
on Calvary ended sins control over me. 
Allowing it to defeat me was akin to saying His death 
was not enough.  
   Jesuss suffering and resurrection have 
empowered me to say no to temptation and to make wise 
choices. I am free. Are you? by Grace Fox  
   Faith Step: Dare to live freely, 
empowered by Jesus! [Mornings With Jesus 2020 
Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

Romans 7:24, 25: The Sinful Nature is 
Conquered in Christ! 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20160610-1524.html 

Galatians 2:20: Dead Yet Alive. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2015/20150922-1838.html 

Galatians 5:24: Crucified with Christ? 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2005/20050609-0902.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657  

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW (Live 
Series): 
https://www.discoverhopeawakens.com/webinar-registration-21585698406854