Have you ever wondered why you still struggle with sin, even though you’ve been made new in Christ? In this powerful episode, Ross O'Hair and Jamie Pyles explore Romans 6:8-14, uncovering life-changing truths about what it means to live as a new creation. They discuss how believers are no longer slaves to sin, but instead, are under "new management" — controlled by the Holy Spirit.

Through practical insights, Jamie explains how to break free from old habits and temptations by knowing our true identity, considering ourselves dead to sin, and presenting ourselves to God. Whether you’re struggling with long-standing habits or simply want a fresh understanding of God’s transformative power, this episode provides hope and actionable steps for real change. Tune in and discover how God’s truth can set you free!

Key Verses:

Romans 5:6-11: “For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. And not only this, but we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation..”

Quotes: “When we believe God, we are believing in reality. It’s not just positive mantras, it’s the truth that transforms us.”

“Practice doesn’t just make perfect; it makes permanent. So, whatever you are practicing, that’s what you will automatically live out.”

Key Points:

1. Believers are no longer slaves to sin because their old nature is dead; the struggle now is with remnants of past habits.
2. Trusting God and presenting ourselves to Him daily is essential for breaking free from sin’s power.
3. Lasting change requires both personal reliance on God's truth and engagement with a supportive community.

Outline:

1. Introduction (00:06)
2. Scripture Reading (01:12)
3. Our Death and Resurrection in Christ (02:13)
4. Under New Management (04:22)
5. Knowing Our New Identity (05:19)
6. Considering Ourselves Dead to Sin (08:07)
7. Presenting Ourselves to God (10:33)
8. Overcoming Temptations (12:05)
9. The Role of Community in the Transformation Process (18:29)
10. Conclusion (19:15)

Theme Music:

Here Forever by Adigold Nordic Cellos by Orchestralis

(all rights and licensing from Envato elements)

Hosted by: Ross O'Hair Participating Staff: Jamie Pharis Pyles Scriptures Read By: Corrie O'Hair

Edited by: Ross O’Hair and Ben Brezina

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