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How do we know that grace does not encourage sin?

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Grace does not encourage sin because true believers are dead to sin, as stated in Romans 6.

The concept that grace encourages sin is a misconception addressed by Paul in Romans 6. He anticipates this accusation and firmly states, 'God forbid.' The reason is rooted in the believers' identity: they are dead to sin because of their union with Christ's death. As they come to understand this truth, they realize that grace does not serve as a license to sin but rather empowers them to live righteously. The believer, being dead to sin, is called to no longer let sin reign in their mortal bodies, reflecting the transformation that grace accomplishes in them.
Scripture References: Romans 6:1-2, Romans 6:12, Romans 6:1-14, Titus 2:11-12

Sermons (2)

When Dead Is Good
Gary Shepard · Oct 22, 2017
Dead to Sin, Alive unto God
Fred Evans · Nov 3, 2024
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