Study Questions

Transformation

October 11, 2026

Romans 6:12-23 & Galatians 5:1; 13; 16-23

Study Questions

1. Read Romans 6:12–14. Paul describes sin as something that seeks to reign over us. What does it mean that sin is no longer our master when we belong to Christ?

a. Why do you think we sometimes continue obeying sin even though Christ has set us free from its dominion?

2. Romans 6:13 calls us to present ourselves to God as instruments of righteousness. What does that look like practically?

a. Are there areas of your life that are harder to surrender to Christ than others?

3. Read Galatians 5:1 and 5:13. How can we distinguish between living in the freedom Christ has given us and using grace as an excuse to continue in sin?

4. The sermon introduced the Gospel Waltz: Fight, Repent, Believe. Which of these three do you tend to struggle with the most, and why?

5. Read Galatians 5:16–17. What does it mean to walk by the Spirit instead of relying on our own willpower to overcome sin?

a. What practical habits or disciplines help us depend more fully on the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives?

6. Read Galatians 5:19–23. What's the difference between simply stopping sinful behaviors and genuinely growing in the fruit of the Spirit?

7. The sermon emphasized that spiritual growth is a lifelong process. How can we recognize God's work in our lives even when progress feels slow?

a. How should we respond when we find ourselves struggling with a sin we thought we had already overcome?

8. Read Romans 6:23. How does remembering what Christ has already accomplished for us change the way we approach our ongoing battle against sin?

a. How can the hope of the gospel encourage us to continue pursuing holiness without falling into discouragement or legalism?