Introduction Series: Therefore … Here in Romans is where we discover the benefits/blessings of being “in Christ” Justified, set free, a new life (out of autonomy and self-sufficiency, adopted, heirs. Illustration : “Our new suffering” Have you ever been left out of a party or something that other friends…

Introduction READ TEXT Illustration : Super Heroes discovering their powers/privileges Here in Romans is where we discover the benefits/blessings of being “in Christ” Justified, set free, a new life (out of autonomy and self-sufficiency, adopted, heirs. Here we see more of what it means to be “in Christ”…

Introduction Therefore Series: the immense blessings and challenges of being a Christian What we’ve seen so far: No condemnation The Spirit applies the gospel to us personally We now are called to reject autonomy and self-reliance (“walking in the flesh”) How do we do that? How do we “walk in the Spirit”…

Introduction : Therefore Series : “Therefore” series is going to be asking the question “now what?” Now that we are believers and followers of Christ, what does that mean? Unbeliever: answers the question what does it mean to be a Christian, what are the benefits? For us it should be both a great comfort…

Introduction Illustration: finding Nemo... fish escape by rolling their bags filled with water into the ocean. But then they realize the question “now what?!” Illustration : Couple newly married--”now what?” (I usually have one suggestion for them) “Therefore” series is going to be asking the question…