Romans - Chapter 6

Romans 6.1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? Romans 6.2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Romans 6.3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Romans 6.4 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. Romans 6.5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Romans 6.6 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. Romans 6.7 For he that is dead is freed from sin. Romans 6.8 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: Romans 6.9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. Romans 6.10 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Romans 6.11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6.12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Romans 6.13 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. Romans 6.14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Romans 6.15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. Romans 6.16 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? Romans 6.17 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. Romans 6.18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. Romans 6.19 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. Romans 6.20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. Romans 6.21 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. Romans 6.22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans : Chapter 6

New Life in Christ according to Romans 6

Romans chapter 6 addresses the believer's new life in Jesus Christ. It raises a fundamental question: how should we live in light of our union with Christ? This powerful text explores the believer's death to sin and resurrection to new life. It addresses essential themes such as baptism, liberation from the dominion of sin, and the call to practical sanctification.

Romans 6 powerfully emphasizes the need to live out our new identity in Christ. To deepen our understanding of these concepts, let's consider five biblical passages that resonate with the central themes of this liberating chapter.

Colossians 2:12

"Buried with him in baptism, you were raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead." This verse reflects the theme of Romans 6:3-4, where baptism is presented as an identification with the death and resurrection of Christ.

Galatians 2:20

"I have been crucified with Christ. So it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." This passage echoes Paul's argument in Romans 6:6-11, emphasizing death to sin and life for God in Christ.

1 Peter 2:24

"He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; By his wounds you were healed." This verse relates to the theme of Romans 6:2-11, highlighting death to sin through Christ's sacrifice.

John 8:34

"Jesus answered, 'I tell you the truth: everyone who sins is a slave to sin.'" This statement by Jesus mirrors Paul's argument in Romans 6:16, where he addresses the issue of slavery to sin and obedience.

James 4:7-8

"Submit yourselves, therefore, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Sinners, purify your hands, and you who are double-minded, purify your hearts." These verses relate to Paul's exhortation in Romans 6:13, calling us to offer ourselves to God as instruments of righteousness.

Meditating on these passages, we are encouraged to live out our new identity in Christ, embrace our freedom from sin, and walk in the light of sanctification. May our lives be a living testimony to the transforming work of Jesus in us.