I went to a church retreat this weekend. It was at pepperdine and i actually found the ocean. anyway, dr. walt russell was our speaker. he's a professor from talbot school of theology and the theme was empowered to overcome. he spoke on romans 6-8, i learned a lot and got to fellowship with the poeple who go to ucla and irvine and el co and it was a really cool time. to coherently put up what i learned is possible but it will be very long and drawn out... but here's a short version: I have victory and strength over sin because of the Resurrection Life that Jesus has experienced also sending the Holy Spirit to my soul that i might overcome the old habits i've gotten so used to as a twisted sinful human who has been redeemed by God's everlasting grace, mercy and love. does it make sense? if you have any questions, let me know and i'll try humbly and prayerfully to explain more, Lord willing.