172. In what way is the believer freed from sin by the redemption of Christ?
172. In what way is the believer freed from sin by the redemption of Christ?
1. The guilt and punishment of sin are removed from him.
Col. 1:14. We have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.
Col. 1:14. We have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.
2. Sin rules over him no longer.
Rom. 6:14. Sin shall not have dominion over you.
Rom. 6:14. Sin shall not have dominion over you.
3. When he dies, sin is entirely rooted out from him.