1) Read Romans 6:1-14. What thoughts did the Holy Spirit bring to mind?
2) See if you can locate all 17 references to being dead in this passage.  What does that tell you about death to sin?
3) What is your definition of being “dead to sin”?
4) Why is it not enough just to try hard not to sin?
5) What sin do you notice has less attraction to you than before?
6) What sin seems to have power over you and causes you most to stumble?
7) When you resist sin, how do you do it?
8) “The best way to act dead to sin is to be alive to God.”  Explain.
9) Why is it a bad goal only to try harder to stop sinning?
10) Is it possible to be sinless in this life?  Why or why not?
11) Read 1 John 3:1-3 and Philippians 3:20-21. Why won’t we sin in heaven?
12) How can we pray for ECB and for our group right now?