Romains - Caput 6

Romains 6.1 quid ergo dicemus permanebimus in peccato ut gratia abundet Romains 6.2 absit qui enim mortui sumus peccato quomodo adhuc vivemus in illo Romains 6.3 an ignoratis quia quicumque baptizati sumus in Christo Iesu in morte ipsius baptizati sumus Romains 6.4 consepulti enim sumus cum illo per baptismum in mortem ut quomodo surrexit Christus a mortuis per gloriam Patris ita et nos in novitate vitae ambulemus Romains 6.5 si enim conplantati facti sumus similitudini mortis eius simul et resurrectionis erimus Romains 6.6 hoc scientes quia vetus homo noster simul crucifixus est ut destruatur corpus peccati ut ultra non serviamus peccato Romains 6.7 qui enim mortuus est iustificatus est a peccato Romains 6.8 si autem mortui sumus cum Christo credimus quia simul etiam vivemus cum Christo Romains 6.9 scientes quod Christus surgens ex mortuis iam non moritur mors illi ultra non dominabitur Romains 6.10 quod enim mortuus est peccato mortuus est semel quod autem vivit vivit Deo Romains 6.11 ita et vos existimate vos mortuos quidem esse peccato viventes autem Deo in Christo Iesu Romains 6.12 non ergo regnet peccatum in vestro mortali corpore ut oboediatis concupiscentiis eius Romains 6.13 sed neque exhibeatis membra vestra arma iniquitatis peccato sed exhibete vos Deo tamquam ex mortuis viventes et membra vestra arma iustitiae Deo Romains 6.14 peccatum enim vobis non dominabitur non enim sub lege estis sed sub gratia Romains 6.15 quid ergo peccavimus quoniam non sumus sub lege sed sub gratia absit Romains 6.16 nescitis quoniam cui exhibetis vos servos ad oboediendum servi estis eius cui oboeditis sive peccati sive oboeditionis ad iustitiam Romains 6.17 gratias autem Deo quod fuistis servi peccati oboedistis autem ex corde in eam formam doctrinae in qua traditi estis Romains 6.18 liberati autem a peccato servi facti estis iustitiae Romains 6.19 humanum dico propter infirmitatem carnis vestrae sicut enim exhibuistis membra vestra servire inmunditiae et iniquitati ad iniquitatem ita nunc exhibete membra vestra servire iustitiae in sanctificationem Romains 6.20 cum enim servi essetis peccati liberi fuistis iustitiae Romains 6.21 quem ergo fructum habuistis tunc in quibus nunc erubescitis nam finis illorum mors est Romains 6.22 nunc vero liberati a peccato servi autem facti Deo habetis fructum vestrum in sanctificationem finem vero vitam aeternam Romains 6.23 stipendia enim peccati mors gratia autem Dei vita aeterna in Christo Iesu Domino nostro

Romains : Caput 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.