Scripture Reading: But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
—1 Corinthians 15:57

Summary: There is an experience available through God’s plan of salvation to live a consistent, victorious life over sin and the world.

I. Freedom from Sin

A. Romans 6:1-2 Shall we continue in sin?

B. Romans 8:3 What the law could not do.

C. Matthew 1:21 Jesus saves from sin.

D.  Corinthians 5:17 Old things are passed away.

E. Romans 6:6-7 Freed from sin.

II. Power to Live Without Sin

A. 1 John 1:7 Cleansed from all sin.

B. 1 John 3:6-8 Sin is of the devil.

C. 1 John 5:18 Born of God.

D. Romans 6:12-14 Sin shall not have dominion.

E. I Corinthians 6:9-11 No longer unrighteous.

III. Instruction Not to Sin

A. John 8:11 Go, and sin no more.

B. 1 Corinthians 15:34 Sin not. (1 John 2:1).

C. Titus 2:11-12 Deny ungodliness/live godly.

D. 1 Peter 2:21-22 Follow Christ’s example: no sin.

IV. Power of the Spirit

A. Luke 24:49 Endued with power.

B. Acts 1:8 Holy Ghost gives power.

C. John 14:26 Spirit comforts and teaches.

D. Zechariah 4:6 Victory by God’s Spirit.

V. Promises of God

A. John 8:36 Ye shall be free indeed.

B. 1 John 5:4-5 Victory that overcometh the world.

C. Luke 10:17 The devils are subject.

D. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Escape temptation.

E. Psalm 44:3 Victory by God’s hand.

F. Philippians 4:13 All things through Christ.

G. Deuteronomy 20:4 God will fight for you.

H. 1 John 4:4 Greater is He.

I. John 16:33 Christ has overcome the world.

Conclusion: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
—Romans 8:37