Welcome to the next Bible Study of Romans, Chapter 6:

Let’s reason and take an inspiring verse by verse look at “Romans 6:1-23”, followed with a Summary and Prayer.

Verse 1: “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?”

Paul poses a rhetorical question about the relationship between grace and sin. The implication is that some may abuse the concept of grace as a license to sin, suggesting that if grace is magnified by sin, then we should sin more.

Verse 2: “GOD forbid! How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?”

Paul emphatically rejects the idea that grace allows for continued sin. He introduces the concept of being “dead to sin,” which implies a fundamental change in the believer’s status and relationship with sin.

Verse 3: “Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into JESUS CHRIST were baptized into his death?”

Baptism symbolizes the believer’s identification with CHRIST’S death. It signifies a participation in the death that breaks the power of sin.

Verse 4: “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as CHRIST was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”

This verse emphasizes the believer’s identification with CHRIST in both His death and resurrection. The “newness of life” refers to the transformative power that should be evident in the believer’s life.

Verse 5: “For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection.”

Paul assures that if believers share in CHRIST’S death, they will also share in His resurrection. This hope is foundational for Christian faith.

Verse 6: “Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.”

The “old man” refers to the pre-conversion self. Paul teaches that this old self was crucified with CHRIST so that the power of sin over the believer is broken.

Verse 7: “For he that is dead is freed from sin.”

Death signifies a release from the control of sin. A dead person cannot sin, and in Christ, believers are spiritually dead to sin.

Verse 8: “Now if we be dead with CHRIST, we believe that we shall also live with him.”

Hope in eternal life is tied to identifying with CHRIST’S death. Believers believe they will experience eternal life because they are united with CHRIST.

Verse 9: “Knowing that CHRIST being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.”

The resurrection of CHRIST is a decisive victory over death and sin, establishing His authority.

Verse 10: “For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto GOD.”

CHRIST’S death was a once-for-all sacrifice for sin. His resurrection signifies a continuing life to GOD.

Verse 11: “Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto GOD through JESUS CHRIST our LORD.”

Believers are called to mentally and spiritually reckon or count themselves as dead to sin and alive in fellowship with GOD.

Verse 12: “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.”

Paul warns against allowing sin to dominate one’s life. Believers must consciously reject sin’s rule.

Verse 13: “Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto GOD, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto GOD.”

Paul contrasts yielding to sin with yielding to GOD. The focus is on actively dedicating oneself to righteousness.

Verse 14: “For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.”

As recipients of grace, believers rest in the assurance that sin has no rightful authority over them.

Verse 15: “What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? GOD forbid!”

Again, Paul emphasizes the rejection of sin as an appropriate response to grace. Grace does not absolve moral responsibility.

Verse 16: “Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?”

Obedience determines servitude; one is either a servant of sin or a servant of GOD through obedience.

Verse 17: “But GOD be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.”

This verse highlights the transformation that occurs when one responds positively to the gospel and moves from being a servant of sin to a servant of righteousness.

Verse 18: “Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.”

Freedom from sin’s control leads to a new servitude serving righteousness and GOD.

Verse 19: “I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.”

Paul uses a human metaphor to illustrate how believers should choose righteousness as they once chose sin.

Verse 20: “For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.”

Sin’s dominion results in a lack of freedom to do what is right; true freedom comes from being in a relationship with CHRIST.

Verse 21: “What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.”

Paul reflects on the consequences of sin, pointing out that it yields shame and ultimately leads to death.

Verse 22: “But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.”

The contrast between the two states of servitude reveals that serving GOD results in holiness and eternal life.

Verse 23: “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of GOD is eternal life through JESUS CHRIST our LORD.”

This verse encapsulates the difference between the outcomes of sin and GOD’S gift versus eternal life through faith in JESUS CHRIST.

Let’s summarize Romans Chapter 6:

In “Romans 6:1-23“, Paul addresses the believer’s new identity in CHRIST and the implications of grace. He emphasizes that grace does not give freedom to sin but empowers believers to live righteously. Through baptism, believers symbolically participate in CHRIST’S death and resurrection, signifying a break from the power of sin. Paul calls believers to actively yield themselves to GOD rather than to sin, leading to holiness and eternal life. Ultimately, he highlights the stark contrast between the destructive outcomes of sin and the glorious giving gift of GOD.

Let us Pray:

Dear LORD, almighty HEAVENLY FATHER, we thank You for the profound truth found in Your Word. Thank You for the grace that brings us from death to life in JESUS CHRIST. Help us to recognize our identity as those who are dead to sin and alive to You. Give us the strength to yield our lives and our actions in service to righteousness. May we bear fruit that reflects our new life in You, avoiding the shame of sin and embracing the eternal, glorious gift of life that You offer. Thank you dear LORD, almighty HEAVENLY FATHER.
We pray this throughout the mighty glorious fulfilling name of JESUS CHRIST!
Amen!

Much LoVe, JoY, Peace and Blessings to You, through JESUS CHRIST, our almighty dear LORD, SAVIOUR and REDEEMER!