The mortification of sin

directions against the tactics of indwelling sin.

Col 3:5, Rom 8:13, 2 Cor 7:1

Introduction:

Three divisions:

    I.) The ground of mortification

           i.) justification - Rom 3:28, Titus 3:5

          ii.) regeneration and union with Christ – Rom 8: 8, John 15:1-5

    II.) The end of mortification

           i.) necessary for salvation (in a very specific sense only)- 1 Cor 6:9, Gal 5:21, Heb 12:14

           ii.) the glory of God, good of men, eternal reward- John 15:8, Titus 2:14, 3:8

    III.) The means of mortification

          i.) sins tactics

James 1:14-15

          ii.) counter tactics

flee-

1 Cor 6:18, 10:14; 1 Tim6:11; 2 Tim 2:22

set-

Col 3:2; Rom 8:5; Phil 3:19

meditate -

Phil 4:8