Today’s Scripture: Romans 6 , 8:29, 7:14-25,
John 8:34, 14:25-26, Galatians 2:20, 5:16-17,
Psalm 119:11, Titus 2:12-13, 1 John 1:8-9,
James 5:16

Justification - you are _____________ righteous. (________)
Sanctification - you are ____________ in righteousness. (_____________)

The Sanctification Paradox: Every Christian is both a _______ and a _________.

Three reminders:
The fight against sin is ___________.
The fight against sin is ______________.
• We have ___________ dwelling within.
• We have the gift of the ________ __________.
• We have the help of the ________ of _______.

The fight against sin ________ come to an ______.

Winning the fight:
________ it.
____________ it.
Use ______________.
Gain a greater __________.

Community Group Study Questions:
Spend some time prayerfully answering the following
questions in preparation for this week’s Community Group discussion.

1. Do you feel the conflict associated with the Sanctification Paradox? Can you identify with Paul’s struggle? (Romans 7:14-25)

2. What does it mean to be growing in righteousness? (1 Thessalonians 5:23, 2 Peter 3:18)

3. How does the Holy Spirit help us with our sin struggle?

4. How does the Word of God help us with our sin struggle?

5. Why is confession critical to winning over sin?

6. How can we cultivate a greater desire for righteous living than sinful behavior? ________________________________

Bible verses to help you win over sin: Job 31:1, Galatians 5:16-17, Psalm 51, Ephesians 3:20, Psalm 119:11, Philippians 1:6, Matthew 6:13, Philippians 4:13, Romans 8:26, 1 Timothy 6:11, Romans 8:37, Hebrews 4:15-16, Romans 12:1-2, James 4:7, 1Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 5:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 1:9, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 4:4