Write this Down! with Dot Bowen

When we choose to follow Jesus, our old self dies and we are reborn. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about this idea and some of the other wisdom they’ve found in the book of Romans. They also explain how trying to find freedom will ultimately leave you even more enslaved than you were before and remind listeners that we don’t need to earn God’s grace or forgiveness. This episode is packed with important insight, so pull up a chair and join us! Episode RecapStart by writing down Romans 3:10-12 (0:13)You can see Paul’s approach evolving throughout his letters (2:16)Romans teaches us that there’s nothing we can do to earn God’s grace (12:38)Because of Jesus’ death, we are justified before God (16:12)Sanctification is the ongoing process of becoming more like Jesus (17:14)Many Christians seek freedom instead of holiness, but we’re never truly free (18:41)When we choose to follow Christ, our old self is crucified with Him (25:11)In the kingdom of God, death brings life (30:16) Resources:The Breathe Retreat is a retreat in every sense of the word, intentionally designed to allow you space to breathe in your Heavenly Father's love! Registration for the 2023 Breathe Retreat opens October, 11 2022. Learn more here. Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook

Show Notes

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When we choose to follow Jesus, our old self dies and we are reborn. In this episode, Dot and Cara talk about this idea and some of the other wisdom they’ve found in the book of Romans. They also explain how trying to find freedom will ultimately leave you even more enslaved than you were before and remind listeners that we don’t need to earn God’s grace or forgiveness. This episode is packed with important insight, so pull up a chair and join us!


 

Episode Recap

  • Start by writing down Romans 3:10-12 (0:13)
  • You can see Paul’s approach evolving throughout his letters (2:16)
  • Romans teaches us that there’s nothing we can do to earn God’s grace (12:38)
  • Because of Jesus’ death, we are justified before God (16:12)
  • Sanctification is the ongoing process of becoming more like Jesus (17:14)
  • Many Christians seek freedom instead of holiness, but we’re never truly free (18:41)
  • When we choose to follow Christ, our old self is crucified with Him (25:11)
  • In the kingdom of God, death brings life (30:16)


 

Resources:

The Breathe Retreat is a retreat in every sense of the word, intentionally designed to allow you space to breathe in your Heavenly Father's love! Registration for the 2023 Breathe Retreat opens October, 11 2022. Learn more here.


 

Send us an email to let us know what you’re learning - hello@dotbowen.com


 

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook


Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community? Email us at hello@dotbowen.com.

Find Dot Bowen on Instagram and Facebook 

What is Write this Down! with Dot Bowen?

Bible teacher, author and founder of Cup of Joy Ministries, Dot Bowen, teaches listeners what it truly looks like to know, love and follow Jesus. Each week, Dot invites you to sit down with her and her daughter, Cara, to have an authentic conversation about Biblical Scripture and God’s Truth. Their honest and thought provoking conversations are full of wit and wisdom which will have you diving deeper into God’s Word.

Whether Dot is teaching, speaking or simply grabbing coffee with a dear friend, she can often be heard saying with excitement, “Write this Down!” Her heart for the listener is to take the things she asks you to write down before the Lord and ask Him to open your eyes to His Truth and love. John 8:32 says, “and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.”

By the end of each episode, you’ll find yourself grabbing a pencil so that you can Write this Down! with Dot Bowen.