Bill Acton :: Romans 6:18 - Our New Service

Sermon Outline for Romans 6:18

1. A Summary Statement
   1. It is a statement of fact – not exhortation
   2. It is a declaration of our position
   3. It is true of all believers
      1. We have been freed from the rule of sin
         1. Does not mean sinless perfection
         2. Does not mean we are free from our sinful nature
         3. Does not mean we are free from temptation
      2. We are made servants of righteousness – enslaved
         1. We are delivered over to it
         2. Righteousness is our new principle of life
            1. This principle involves our new nature
            2. This principle involves divine power – Phl 2:13
            3. This divine process will work in us until we are perfected – Col 1; Eph 4
2. Our New Service
   1. A new Master – Christ
      1. By redemption – price paid
      2. By birth – spiritual
   2. A new freedom
      1. By truth – Jhn 8:32
      2. By release – Gal 5:1
   3. A voluntary service
   4. A joyful service
   5. A fulfilling service
   6. A fruitful service