In Romans, Paul explains the born again experience in its entirety. He addresses no particular problem as to the occasion of the letter, but in Romans chapter 6 he addressed the Antinomian tendency of society and the carnal persuasion of mankind to neglect so great a salvation. He postulates in chapter 6:1 a plausible thought, an abomination of the doctrine of grace, “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?

Paul wrote this epistle from Corinth, a Roman colony, during his 3rd missionary journey. He had first hand knowledge of Roman culture and logic and certainly was exposed to Corinthian behavior and problems. Paul wrote an airtight case against mankind’s sinful nature. Ch

The Sanctification process requires regeneration, but also is the workings of the Holy Spirit in our life. The Holy Spirit abides in us and drives our spiritual walk, but this will only will take place when we know our identity with Christ and “reckon “ ourselves dead to sin. From there we may proceed in a holy walk with God.

apter 1-3 is an all encompassing case against Jew, gentile, and all mankind and their need for God’s righteousness “for all have come short of the glory of God.” (Rom 3:23).

It’s far too easy to take God’s grace for granted, but God can’t overlook sin. Sinners will make many excuses and justifications for living in sin, but no matter what, all will be held accountable to God. The gospel should make us more accountable, not less accountable. Those who know the truth have a higher responsibility for their actions.

The early churches were still developing and on the receiving end of God inspired doctrinal truths. Paul knew the mind of his readers. He understood that some men would pervert the truth. He knew Roman inclinations, philosophies, strengths, weaknesses, and culture. Paul states the devilish proposition beginning in Romans chapter 6 “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?” I would not be surprised if the question were presented as direct quote from Satan, but Paul plays devil’s advocate. He drags the thought from the lustful mind of man which results in a mandatory answer, a forced response to an errant consideration.

Jewish baptism was utilized when non-Jews converted to Judaism. It signified turning ones back on paganism and sin. Baptism showed that a person became a new being with regard to Jewish law. Immersion was the form of baptism in Paul’s day. When Christians were completely buried in water, they understood this form of baptism to symbolize the death and burial of the old way of life. Paul wanted believers to associate their baptism of themselves into Christ. The thought of our baptism will make us think of our own sinful life as dead and buried. It’s a powerful image to motivate us to resist sin. We can choose to treat the desires and temptations of the old nature as if they were dead. Then we can continue to fully enjoy our new life with Jesus.

First, Paul wrote “know ye not” that we who are baptized into Jesus Christ are also baptized into his death (Romans 6:3-5). Kent Hughes wrote that Paul used the example of baptism as a “powerful metaphor” to explain how close we are to identify ourselves with Christ. In the church in Paul’s day immersion was the usual form of baptism. The early church understood this form of baptism to symbolize the death and burial of the old way of life. Being immersed then coming up out of the water symbolized resurrection to a new life with Christ.

SLAVES TO RIGHTEOUSNESS (Romans 6:15-23)

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