For the death that He died, He died to sin once; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. Truth to Learn We have identified ourselves with Jesus Christ in His death to sin. We should also identify ourselves with Him in living for God. Behind the...
Romans 6:9 – No Separation, Ever!
knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has lordship over Him. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ can never die again! Behind the Words “Knowing” is translated from the Greek word eidō, which can mean either “to see or perceive” or “to...
Romans 6:8 – Eternal Living with Christ
And if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, Truth to Learn We are currently living an eternal life with Christ. Behind the Words The word translated “believe” is pisteuō, which means “to believe” or “to have faith.” It is not simply a...
Romans 6:7 – Freed by Death
For he who has died has been set free from sin. Truth to Learn The death of our sin nature freed us from the bondage of sin. Behind the Words The word translated “slaves” in the previous verse is the Greek word douleuō, which is the verb form of...
Romans 6:6 – A Servant’s Choice
knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. Truth to Learn We are no longer slaves of sin. We don’t have to submit to it. Behind the Words...
Romans 6:5 – My Fellow Sprouts
For if we have been joined together in the likeness of His death, so also will we be in the likeness of His resurrection, Truth to Learn Christian actions should bear a resemblance to Jesus Christ. Behind the Words “We have been” is translated from ginomai, which means “to...
Romans 6:4 – Raised to New Life
Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so also we should walk in newness of life. Truth to Learn Because of Christ’s resurrection we should live differently. Behind the Words The...
Romans 6:3 – Baptized to Death
Or do you not know that all who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Truth to Learn We don’t have to let sin control us. We can have the victory! Behind the Words The word “baptized” is translated from baptidzo. It’s easy to see that...
Romans 6:2 – Sin? No Way!
Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? Truth to Learn Our lives should no longer be characterized by sinfulness. Behind the Words “Certainly not!” is a familiar expression with Paul. It is translated from the Greek words mē genoito. Mē is a particle...
Romans 6:1 – Don’t Stay in Sin
What shall we say then? Should we continue in sin that grace may abound? Truth to Learn Salvation does not mean we have a free pass to sin all we want. Behind the Words The expression “What shall we say then?” is called a debater’s phrase. This is a...