Episode 88: Dying to Self

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When we choose to follow Jesus, our old self dies and we are reborn. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about this idea and some of the other wisdom they’ve found in the book of Romans. They also explain how trying to find freedom will ultimately leave you even more enslaved than you were before and remind listeners that we don’t need to earn God’s grace or forgiveness. This episode is packed with important insight, so pull up a chair and join us!

Episode Recap

• Start by writing down Romans 3:10-12 (0:13)
• You can see Paul’s approach evolving throughout his letters (2:16)
• Romans teaches us that there’s nothing we can do to earn God’s grace (12:38)
• Because of Jesus’ death, we are justified before God (16:12)
• Sanctification is the ongoing process of becoming more like Jesus (17:14)
• Many Christians seek freedom instead of holiness, but we’re never truly free (18:41)
• When we choose to follow Christ, our old self is crucified with Him (25:11)
• In the kingdom of God, death brings life (30:16)

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