A verse-by-verse study of Romans 6:11-23.
Paul explains the implications of Jesus’ victory over sin for the life of the believer and offers four steps you can take to become the person God created you to be.
He then points out the inconvenient truth that all of humanity is in slavery to sin. We can accept God’s gift of eternal life in Christ Jesus, or we can wait for God to pay us the wages we have earned for our life of sin.
May the Lord bless your study of His Word!
A verse-by-verse study of Romans 6:1-10.
Subduing the power of sin is the topic of chapter 6. Paul personifies sin and describes it as a master that exercises unbreakable control over all who are “in Adam.” This passage explains how Christ’s death on our behalf frees us not only from the penalty of sin, but from the power of sin also.
May the Lord bless your study of His Word!
A verse-by-verse study of Romans 5:12-21.
Paul has been discussing the gospel primarily in relation to Israel, but he now extends his scope to show that Jesus not only fulfills the promise given to Abraham—Jesus also mends a deeper, fundamental rift stemming from Adam himself. The vast sweep of history is embraced in two prototypes, Adam and Christ.
May the Lord bless your study of His Word!
A verse-by-verse study of Romans 5:1-11.
Paul talks about the blessings that result from being made right with God by faith in Jesus, and there is an atmosphere of joy in this passage as he celebrates the blessings of living under the new covenant. Three concepts dominate the section: reconciliation, hope, and joy.
May the Lord bless your study of His Word!
