Gospel Powered Holiness (JICC)
Sermon Notes
Key Passage: Romans 6:1-14
1. The question: does grace change anything? (v.1)
2. The truth: you died to sin (v.2–10)
3. The implication: you don’t have to obey sin (v.11)
WHAT THIS DOES NOT MEAN
1. It does not mean you no longer want to sin.
2. It does not just mean “you shouldn’t sin”.
3. It does not mean you are slowly dying to sin.
The Big Shift of Romans 6
“If you want to keep sinning, you likely haven’t grasped what it means to be
united to Christ.” —John Piper
“Grace does not encourage sin—it breaks its power.” —John Stott
Holy Spirit, search us.
Reveal anything in us that is not like Jesus.
Where we have been passive with sin—wake us up.
Where we have believed lies—renew our minds.
Where we feel weak—remind us we are no longer slaves.
Purify our hearts.
Strengthen us to resist sin.
Make us a holy people.
We don’t want to just know about You—
we want to see You, experience You, and walk with You.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
1. The question: does grace change anything? (v.1)
2. The truth: you died to sin (v.2–10)
3. The implication: you don’t have to obey sin (v.11)
WHAT THIS DOES NOT MEAN
1. It does not mean you no longer want to sin.
2. It does not just mean “you shouldn’t sin”.
3. It does not mean you are slowly dying to sin.
The Big Shift of Romans 6
- One side: Grace means sin doesn’t matter.
- Other side: If I struggle, it means nothing has changed.
- Truth: Sin is still active but sin is not your master anymore.
“If you want to keep sinning, you likely haven’t grasped what it means to be
united to Christ.” —John Piper
“Grace does not encourage sin—it breaks its power.” —John Stott
Holy Spirit, search us.
Reveal anything in us that is not like Jesus.
Where we have been passive with sin—wake us up.
Where we have believed lies—renew our minds.
Where we feel weak—remind us we are no longer slaves.
Purify our hearts.
Strengthen us to resist sin.
Make us a holy people.
We don’t want to just know about You—
we want to see You, experience You, and walk with You.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Resources
Weekly Reading
Monday: Leviticus 16, Luke 18
Tuesday: Leviticus 17, Luke 19
Wednesday: Luke 20
Thursday: Leviticus 19, Luke 20
Friday: Leviticus 20, Luke 21
Saturday: Psalm 51-53
Sunday: 2 Kings 22-25, 1 Chronicles 1-5
Tuesday: Leviticus 17, Luke 19
Wednesday: Luke 20
Thursday: Leviticus 19, Luke 20
Friday: Leviticus 20, Luke 21
Saturday: Psalm 51-53
Sunday: 2 Kings 22-25, 1 Chronicles 1-5
Discussion Questions
3DQ - 3 discipleship questions to ask each other: What is God saying to you? What are you going to do about it? How can I help?
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