PAUL’S LETTER TO THE ROMANS

The Gospel’s Way to Holy Living (Romans 6)

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Review

The Gospel Introduced (Romans 1:1 – 1:15) The Gospel Defined (Romans 1:16-17) The Good News of God-Righteousness to all

who believe on Christ The Universal Need for Righteousness

(Romans 1:18 – 3:20)

Review (continued)

The Basis and Terms of the Gospel (Romans 3:21-31) RIGHTEOUSNESS, JUSTIFICATION, REDEMPTION, PROPITIATION,

GRACE, FAITH

The Agreement of the Gospel with the Old Testament (Romans 4)

The Practical Benefits of the Gospel (Romans 5:1-11) 7 great blessings which flow from Justification – Peace with God, Access into God’s Grace, Rejoicing in Hope of the

Glory of God, Glorying in Tribulations, Eternal Security in Christ, Rejoicing in God, Reconciliation

The Victory of Christ’s Work over Adam’s Sin (Romans 5:12-21) Adam: Disobedience – Sin – Condemnation – Death Christ: Obedience – Grace – Justification – Life

The Gospel’s Way to Holy Living (Romans 6)

Question – Can a person who has been saved by grace continue to live a sinful life?

Romans 6 gives 4 important reasons why the answer must be “NO!” A Christian cannot continue in a sinful life – he is united

to Christ (Romans 6:1-11) A Christian does not need to continue in a sinful life –

sin’s power has been broken (Romans 6:12-14) A Christian must not continue in a sinful life – he has a

new Master (Romans 6:15-19) A Christian dare not continue in a sinful life – the end of

that is disaster (Romans 6:20-23)

A Christian cannot continue in a sinful life – he is united to Christ (Romans 6:1-11) The Symbol of Baptism Read Romans 6:1-5 What do verses 3-5 say is the meaning of

Christian baptism? It symbolizes being be united with Christ

In His death In His resurrection (v4-5)

What does verse 2 say about our new relationship with sin? When we were saved we died to sin – so we should

not live in it any longer.

A Christian cannot continue in a sinful life – he is united to Christ (Romans 6:1-11) Crucified with Christ Read Romans 6:6-7 What does verse 6 say happened to our old self when

we were saved? It was crucified with Christ

What does verse 7 say has happened to the claims and penalty of sin against the one who is united with Christ? He is now freed – justified from sin

What does verse 6 say about the control of sin in a believer’s life? The body of sin (the Master who used to control us) has been

paralysed – its power removed. The Believer is no longer a slave of sin.

A Christian cannot continue in a sinful life – he is united to Christ (Romans 6:1-11) Read Romans 6:8-11 What does verse 10 say about the reason for Christ’s

death? It broke the control sin had through death

What does verse 10 say about the nature of resurrection life? It is life entirely for God!

What do verses 8 & 11 say about the effect this has for us? We have the assurance of future resurrection life with Christ

(v8) We should presently live as those dead with Christ to sin, and

alive with Him to God. (v11)

A Christian does not need to continue in a sinful life – sin’s power has been broken (Rom 6:12-14) Read Romans 6:12-14 What three things should a Christian choose not do

(v12-13)? Allow sin to reign in their body (v12) Obey sinful lusts (v12) Not present their body as instruments (tools) for

unrighteousness (v13)

What ought they to choose to do instead (v13)? Present themselves to God as instruments for

righteousness.

Why does a Christian not need to choose to serve sin (v14)? Sin is no longer their Master – they are now under Grace.

A Christian must not continue in a sinful life – he has a new Master (Romans 6:15-19) Read Romans 6:15-19 What does v17-18 say about an unsaved person’s

relationship to sin, and what happens when they obey the Gospel? First, they are slaves to sin. When they obey the Gospel, they are set free from sin Now they are slaves of righteousness

What does v16 say about someone who continues in a sinful life, even though they claim to be a Christian? Their obedience to sin shows they are still sin’s slave, and not truly

saved – otherwise they would be free from sin’s control.

What does v19 say should be the attitude of someone truly saved? He must present Himself to God as a slave of righteousness – that will

produce a holy life

A Christian dare not continue in a sinful life – the end of that is disaster (Romans 6:20-23) Read Romans 6:20-23 What do verses 20-22 say about a person’s life before

salvation? Righteousness had no control over them Their lives were fruitless and shameful The result of that life is death – eternal death

What does verse 22 say about the life of a person, now saved by grace? They are free from sin and under God’s control Their lives are fruitful The result is eternal life

What does v23 say about the difference between sin and salvation? Sin produces deserved wages – death and judgement Salvation is the undeserved gift of God – eternal life

For next time:

The Place of the Law in the Believer's Life (Chap. 7) Try to read the passage two or three times before our

next meeting Think about what the passage says about

Law Spirit Flesh

Think carefully about your position before God Read pages 58 - 64 in Alive and Free Write down any QUESTIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO

ASK