Anglican Bible study Study 47, November 20, 2022 : Topic – Crucifying self/Self discipline
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Date: Nov 20, 2022
Sub-Theme: The eternal reign with God-2
Topic: Crucifying self/Self discipline
Text: Rom 6:1-9
Aims
i. to explain the meaning of self-crucifixion,
ii. to differentiate between living in the flesh and living in Christ and
iii. to expose the importance of self-crucifixion to our eternal reign with God.
Introduction
To guarantee our eternal reign with God, believers must crucify self. Self-crucifixion simply means disciplining the flesh against sinful habits. It is a process in which one doesn’t need to be told to depart from iniquity, but can easily see the enslaving nature of sins and the glorious freedom in living a Christ-like life. (Gal 2:20)
Study Guide
1. How can you explain the term “self-crucifixion” according to Rom 6:6-8; Rom 6:12-13?
2. According to Rom 6:3-4; how can you explain Christian Baptism to an unbeliever?
3. What do we mean by “New life in Christ” according to Gal 2:20; Tit 2:13-14 & 1Peter 4:1-4 and differentiate between life in Christ and life in the flesh. Gal 5:24.
4. What is the importance of self-Crucifixion to our eternal reign with God? Rev 21:7-8; Rev 22:14-15.
Conclusion
As Christians, we must always crave for the grace and ability to always see the enslaving nature of sinful livelihood by dedicating our lives to godly living in Christ Jesus so as to continuously see the importance of eternal reign with God.
Food for Thought
Dedication to sin leads to eternal bondage while dedication to Christ leads to eternal freedom.
Memory Verse
Rom 6:6 “knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin”.