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Dead to Sin, Alive to God: A Study of Romans 6

An in-depth Bible study on Romans Chapter 6, exploring water baptism as burial with Christ, freedom from the bondage of sin, and living a holy life unto God through Jesus Christ.

1. Buried and Raised in Water Baptism

1.1 Dead to Sin Through Grace

Verses: Romans 6:1; Romans 6:2
  • Grace is never a license to continue living in sin.
  • True conversion brings a decisive death to the old lifestyle of transgression.

1.2 Identification with Christ in Baptism

Verses: Romans 6:3; Romans 6:4
  • Water baptism fully identifies the believer with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  • Complete immersion in water signifies the burial of the old sinful nature.

1.3 Walking in Newness of Life

Verses: Romans 6:4; Romans 6:5
  • Rising from the waters of baptism symbolizes walking in a brand-new, Spirit-led life.
  • Believers are united with Christ in the likeness of His resurrection power.

1.4 Crucifixion of the Old Nature

Verses: Romans 6:6; Romans 6:7
  • Our old carnality was crucified with Christ so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless.
  • Whoever has died with Christ is completely justified and freed from the mastery of sin.

2. Freedom from the Bondage of Sin

2.1 Living Unto God Through Christ

Verses: Romans 6:8; Romans 6:10
  • Because Christ died to sin once for all and lives eternally unto God, believers are called to share in His eternal life.
  • Death no longer holds dominion over Christ or those who are in Him.

2.2 Reckoning Oneself Dead to Sin

Verses: Romans 6:11
  • Believers must actively view themselves as dead to sin's control.
  • Life must be continually devoted to God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

2.3 Refusing the Reign of Sin

Verses: Romans 6:12; Romans 6:13
  • Believers are commanded not to let sin reign in their mortal bodies or obey its lusts.
  • Physical bodies must be presented to God as instruments of righteousness.

2.4 The Dominion of Grace

Verses: Romans 6:14
  • Sin cannot hold power over those who are established under divine grace.
  • True grace grants the spiritual authority to overcome sin rather than indulge it.

3. Servants of Righteousness and Holiness

3.1 Obedience to the Form of Doctrine

Verses: Romans 6:15; Romans 6:17
  • You become a servant to whatever master you obey, whether sin leading to death or obedience leading to righteousness.
  • True deliverance occurs when one obeys from the heart the essential doctrine delivered by the Apostles.

3.2 Yielding to Sanctification

Verses: Romans 6:18; Romans 6:19
  • Being set free from sin causes believers to become joyful servants of righteousness.
  • Believers must yield their bodily members to holiness just as fully as they once yielded them to uncleanness.

3.3 The Fruit of a Sanctified Life

Verses: Romans 6:20; Romans 6:22
  • The former lifestyle of sin yielded shame and death.
  • The present fruit of a redeemed life is holiness, culminating in everlasting life.

3.4 The Contrast of Eternal Destiny

Verses: Romans 6:23
  • The wages earned by living in sin is eternal death.
  • The unearned gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.