Overcoming Sinful) Habits (2)

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Introduction.

When we become Christians, a new life begins for us. By becoming a part of Christ, we actually become 'born again'. As a newborn child into a brand new life, we must now begin to live in line with the life that we have received. In this study, we will attempt to explore the meaning of this.

Please answer the following questions based on the Bible passages given and send your response back to us

1. Read 2nd Corinthians 5:14-17.

A. In verse 14, what does it means that Christ died for us (See also verse 21 and Romans 3:23-26):

B. How should Christ’s death for us affect the way we live (v15)? See also Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:1-4:

C. What are we told about the new life? (Ephesians4:23, Ephesians 5:1-2, 8):

D. Suppose you owe one hundred thousand naira (N100, 000.00). Then a friend of yours helps you to pay, using all his pocket money. How will you behave towards this friend?

E. With this dialogue in mind, can you give specific examples of how we can live for Christ in our day to day lives?

2. Read 2 Corinthians 5:17What is it that makes a person a new creature?

3. According to Romans 8:29, what is God's purpose or plan for us?

4. Identify and discuss the attitudes of the old and new nature outlined in the following passages: Ephesians 4:24, Ephesians 5:1-5, Colossians 3:5-16.

Old Nature

New Nature

5. Read Ephesians 4:24 and Colossians 3:10

A. What do these passages tell us about our new nature (creation)?

B. What are we told to do with the old nature (Ephesians 4:22-23, Colossians 3:5):

C. What are we told about the new life? (Ephesians4:23, Ephesians 5:1-2, 8):

6. a. Are there particular sins or habits that you struggle with?

b. Do you believe that they are more powerful than you?

c. Do you think you can overcome such habits/sins?

d. Give reasons for your answers in b and c:

C. What are we told about the new life? (Ephesians4:23, Ephesians 5:1-2, 8):

CONCLUSION:

Because you have been made new, you are expected to walk in that newness. Remember that the old nature must no longer have mastery over you. You are born again, the old has gone and all become new.

SONG: I'm a new creation. I'm a brand new man, Old things are passed away. I'm born again. More than a conqueror that's who I am. I am a new creation, a brand new man.

ASSIGNMENT: Memorize and write Ephesians 4:24:

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