(3) Finally, the section concludes with an indicative statement. Believers triumph over the flesh because they have crucified the flesh’s desires (5:24). Presumably this death was accomplished when they were crucified with Christ (2:20). Therefore, the flesh was dethroned by the cross of Christ instead of by the law of Moses. III. A Call to Freedom from the Law and Freedom in the Spirit (4:12–6:10) A. Live in Freedom from the Law: Argument from Friendship (4:12–20) B. Stand
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