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Part 6 –
Short-term Pain can’t Compare..
This episode further explains the process of self-mortification in which believers know and consider themselves “dead to sin,” based on the historical fact that the “old was self was crucified with Christ.” (Rom. 6:6) The natural application of the death of Christ to Christian life is rejection and even mortification of the flesh’s desire to manifest itself. While the old self was in fact crucified with Christ, this sin nature is still with us, and can even rule us, if we don’t consider ourselves dead to sin. For this reason, Christians are called to “bear their cross,” and consider themselves “dead to sin,” even as the flesh is screaming to express itself, resulting in short-term pain. Consider Christ’s command to those struggling with sexual temptation…”gouge out your eye and throw it far from you.” (Mt. 18:9) This mortification of the flesh is not however an end in itself, but a necessary condition if we would walk in the newness of life. The whole goal of Christian sanctification is not the destruction of desire, but its reorientation and subjection to the will of God. We consequently present our members as instruments of righteousness. (Romans 8:13)

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  • 00:00:14 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:35 – Applying the Resurrection to Everyday Life
  • 00:01:32 – Understanding Sanctification
  • 00:02:54 – Consider Yourselves Dead to Sin
  • 00:05:01 – The Cost of Discipleship
  • 00:06:14 – The Benefit of Sanctification
  • 00:07:16 – Perfected and Being Sanctified
  • 00:08:53 – Presenting Ourselves to God
  • 00:10:12 – Accessing Resurrection Power
  • 00:12:41 – Closing Prayer and Reflection
Part 6 –
Short-term Pain can’t Compare..

Podcast (inhisimage): Play in new window | Download | Embed

  • 00:00:14 – Introduction to Kingdom Questions
  • 00:00:35 – Applying the Resurrection to Everyday Life
  • 00:01:32 – Understanding Sanctification
  • 00:02:54 – Consider Yourselves Dead to Sin
  • 00:05:01 – The Cost of Discipleship
  • 00:06:14 – The Benefit of Sanctification
  • 00:07:16 – Perfected and Being Sanctified
  • 00:08:53 – Presenting Ourselves to God
  • 00:10:12 – Accessing Resurrection Power
  • 00:12:41 – Closing Prayer and Reflection
This episode further explains the process of self-mortification in which believers know and consider themselves “dead to sin,” based on the historical fact that the “old was self was crucified with Christ.” (Rom. 6:6) The natural application of the death of Christ to Christian life is rejection and even mortification of the flesh’s desire to manifest itself. While the old self was in fact crucified with Christ, this sin nature is still with us, and can even rule us, if we don’t consider ourselves dead to sin. For this reason, Christians are called to “bear their cross,” and consider themselves “dead to sin,” even as the flesh is screaming to express itself, resulting in short-term pain. Consider Christ’s command to those struggling with sexual temptation…”gouge out your eye and throw it far from you.” (Mt. 18:9) This mortification of the flesh is not however an end in itself, but a necessary condition if we would walk in the newness of life. The whole goal of Christian sanctification is not the destruction of desire, but its reorientation and subjection to the will of God. We consequently present our members as instruments of righteousness. (Romans 8:13)

Episode Scripture References -

Romans 6:6, Romans 6:11, Romans 6:22, Hebrews 10:14, Romans 6:13, Ephesians 1:18-20

More About This Episode -

Victor emphasizes that understanding how to apply the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ is crucial for sanctification, which is the process of the Holy Spirit conforming believers to the image of Christ. He explains that many may mistakenly think that becoming a Christian means adding Christ to their lives without addressing the old self. Quoting Romans 6, he outlines that our old self was crucified with Christ, allowing for deliverance from sin.

He instructs that believers should actively consider themselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus, highlighting that this is an ongoing process requiring conscious effort each day. Victor clarifies that the power of sin is not automatically eliminated at conversion; rather, Christians must choose to put sin to death actively.


Victor mentions the painful reality of this struggle, stating that it involves feeling remorse and the conflict of desires. He references Christ’s teachings that sometimes involve cutting off the parts of our lives that lead us to sin, illustrating the necessity of deliberate action in the process of sanctification.


The deeper purpose behind these daily choices is to ultimately resemble Christ more, opening oneself up to divine power in the process. He discusses being freed from sin and emphasizes that true sanctification is granted to those who continue to see themselves as dead to sin but alive in Christ. Victor expands on the idea that realizing one’s perfect standing before God, despite ongoing struggles, can lead to new life in Christ.

Key Terms From This Episode -

Main Theme: Applying the resurrection of Christ in everyday life, especially in relation to Easter celebrations

    Key Points:

  • Clarifies that becoming a Christian involves addressing the old self, not just adding Christ to one’s life
  • Believers should consider themselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus—an ongoing, conscious effort
  • References Christ’s teachings on necessity of deliberate action to remove sources of temptation
  • Highlights daily choices contribute to resembling Christ and accessing divine power
  • Discusses the importance of recognizing one’s perfect standing before God despite ongoing struggles

    • Episode Scripture References -

    Romans 6:6, Romans 6:11, Romans 6:22, Hebrews 10:14, Romans 6:13, Ephesians 1:18-20

    More About This Episode -

    Victor emphasizes that understanding how to apply the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ is crucial for sanctification, which is the process of the Holy Spirit conforming believers to the image of Christ. He explains that many may mistakenly think that becoming a Christian means adding Christ to their lives without addressing the old self. Quoting Romans 6, he outlines that our old self was crucified with Christ, allowing for deliverance from sin.

    He instructs that believers should actively consider themselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus, highlighting that this is an ongoing process requiring conscious effort each day. Victor clarifies that the power of sin is not automatically eliminated at conversion; rather, Christians must choose to put sin to death actively.


    Victor mentions the painful reality of this struggle, stating that it involves feeling remorse and the conflict of desires. He references Christ’s teachings that sometimes involve cutting off the parts of our lives that lead us to sin, illustrating the necessity of deliberate action in the process of sanctification.


    The deeper purpose behind these daily choices is to ultimately resemble Christ more, opening oneself up to divine power in the process. He discusses being freed from sin and emphasizes that true sanctification is granted to those who continue to see themselves as dead to sin but alive in Christ. Victor expands on the idea that realizing one’s perfect standing before God, despite ongoing struggles, can lead to new life in Christ.

    Key Terms From This Episode -

    Main Theme: Applying the resurrection of Christ in everyday life, especially in relation to Easter celebrations

      Key Points:

  • Clarifies that becoming a Christian involves addressing the old self, not just adding Christ to one’s life
  • Believers should consider themselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus—an ongoing, conscious effort
  • References Christ’s teachings on necessity of deliberate action to remove sources of temptation
  • Highlights daily choices contribute to resembling Christ and accessing divine power
  • Discusses the importance of recognizing one’s perfect standing before God despite ongoing struggles
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