- A Summary Statement
- It is a statement of fact — not exhortation
- It is a declaration of our position
- It is true of all believers
- We have been freed from the rule of sin
- Does not mean sinless perfection
- Does not mean we are free from our sinful nature
- Does not mean we are free from temptation
- We are made servants of righteousness — enslaved
- We are delivered over to it
- Righteousness is our new principle of life
- This principle involves our new nature
- This principle involves divine power — Phl 2:13
- This divine process will work in us until we are perfected — Col 1;
Eph 4
- Our New Service
- A new Master — Christ
- By redemption — price paid
- By birth — spiritual
- A new freedom
- A voluntary service
- A joyful service
- A fulfilling service
- A fruitful service