CLW-27 Seven Habits of Sanctified Believers

For more of Dr. John Barnett's Bible teaching messages go to DiscoverTheBook.org The Cross Saves us from The ‘Hold-Of’ & ‘Hunger-For’ Sin As we look at this verse we see that the personal sanctification that God desires to take place in us, and that we long to promote each day in our lives: has two distinct parts. God has saved us from the outward HOLD of sin, that used to enslave our lives. God has saved us from the inward HUNGER of sin, that used to control our lives. Note these deep truths that can so help us live out all Christ has called us to be and to do. First, Paul teaches that: 1. The world has been crucified to me. This means that the HOLD of sin on my life has been broken. • The Cross of Christ to a believer means: the chains of sin have been cut. • The prison door has been unlocked and swung open. • The handcuffs taken off. • I have been set free from being powerless to get away. • The Cross of Christ means: I am no longer under the HOLD of sin. The second phrase has equal depth in meaning; and is tied by God to the first phrase. Paul says next: 2. I have been crucified to the world. This means that the HUNGER for sin has been broken. 2011NOV13