Key Idea: God desires ministry to display the glory of His Son in the church through four essentials. The Christian’s Sacrifice (v.24) The Christian’s Stewardship (vv.25-26) The Christian’s Splendor (v.27) The Christian’s Service (vv.28-29)

I.     The War Within (vv.14-23) Sin Dwells in Me (vv.14-20) Two Principles Within (vv.21-23) II.    Wretched, Yet Redeemed (vv.24-25) Realize You’re Not Alone Rejoice in Your Savior From All Sin Run Quickly to Jesus Christ Recognize Your Two Natures

Key Idea: Sin uses the law for evil purposes, but the law is meant to lead us to Christ. Sin Manifested Through the Law (v.7) Sin Manipulates Through the Law (v.8a) Sin Murders Through the Law (vv.8b-11) Sin Magnified Through the Law (vv.12-13)

Key Idea: We have been released with the law to be united with Christ The Principle Stated (v.1) The Principle Illustrated (vv.2-3) The Principle Applied (vv.4-6)

Key Idea: As Christians, we live under the reality that God owns us and is worthy of wholehearted obedience. 1. A New Master (vv.15-16) 2. A Radical Path (vv.17-19) 3. A Better Outcome (vv.20-23)

Key Idea: Our union with Christ informs how we fight against sin and how we relate to God. A Sinister Thought (vv. 1-2) A Symbol of Grace (vv. 3-4) A Solidarity with Christ (vv. 5-10) A Strategy Against Sin (vv. 11-14)

Key Idea: Your eternal destiny either lies in the spectacular sin of Adam or the superabounding grace of Christ.   Three realities that affect your eternal destiny: Adam represents humanity in sin’s destruction (vv.12-14) Christ represents many in His abundant grace (vv.15-17) Christ graciously leads His own to victorious life (vv.18-21)

Key Idea: The death and life of Christ assures us of His love and loyalty. The Death of Christ Assures Us of God’s Love (vv.6-8) The Life of Christ Assures Us of God’s Loyalty (vv.9-10) Our Response: Receive and Rejoice (v.11)

Key Idea: Justification by faith brings many blessings to the Christian life. Three blessings from justification by faith: Peace with God (v.1) Access to Grace (v.2a) Hope of Glory (vv.2b-5)

Faith is Personal (vv. 9-11a) Faith is Foundational (to the church) (vv.11b-12) Faith is Missional (a blessing to the nations) (vv. 13-17)