The Power of the Resurrection for Righteous Living (Ephesians 2:10)
THEME: “Because of your new birth, you have power to live for God.”
I. The New Creation
A. Born Again (John 3:3; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 17)
B. For Conformity unto Christ (Romans 8:29; 1 Peter 2:9; James 1:18; James 2:14-26; Romans 7:18-23)
II. The New Strength
A. Freed from Sin
1. Empowered to Overcome Temptation (James 1:14; Galatians 5:16; 1 Corinthians 10:12-13)
2. Impowered to Overcome Weakness (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)
3. Empowered to Overcome Trials (2 Corinthians 4:7-9; Romans 8:35-37)
B. Empowered for Righteousness (Romans 5:1-5; Romans 8:28-29; James 1:2-4; 1 Corinthians 15:12-58; 2 Timothy 1:6-7)