Before you start today’s study, ask yourself a very important question: 

“Am I making every effort to be in close contact with other Christians?” 

This is crucial, and in Week Five the studies will all focus on the importance of relationship. 

Most of us have some tendency from time to time for various reasons to pull back from others. Spiritually, this can be fatal. Even when you don’t “feel like it, “stay in touch. 

Turn to Romans 7:14-24 and read how powerless you are to live this new life without God’s help. 

It is clear why we must “disown” the sinful nature. Especially note v.24. 

But now go on to Romans 8 where we see how we can do through Christ what is not possible alone. You were probably assured at your baptism into Christ that you would receive the Holy Spirit upon your obedience to the Gospel. 

Now study some of what that Spirit means in our lives. Read vv. 1-17, making notes on the things that impress you the most. 

Remember to keep substituting your own name for pronouns.

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