What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
(Romans 6:1-2)
Introduction:
* Paul's methodical approach in his epistle to the Romans.
* We can abuse doctrines such as: The inspired word, election, love, baptism and grace.
* In Romans 6 the apostle counters the abuse of the doctrine of grace.
1/ What is grace and what is sin ?
2/ Four clear statements the "We should not" regarding sin.
- Continue in it - v1
- Live any longer in it - v2
- Serve it - v6
- Let it reign in our mortal body - v12
3/ Five considerations to help us resist sin .
- Our baptism - v3-5
- Our identifying with Christ's crucifixion, the likeness of his death - v6-7
- Our identifying with Christ's resurrection "Live with him" v8-11 v4, v5 .
- Our members as instruments - v13 & 19
- That we are servants to whom we obey - v13-22 .