Romans 6:15-23 Three Reasons To Not Sin

In 6:1, Paul proposed a hypothetical question. Shall the Christian, as a lifestyle, continually and habitually sin so that the grace of God may have an opportunity to be displayed? Paul says no! He explains the Christian’s death to the domination of sin. Paul...

Romans 6:1-14 Dead To Sin, Alive To God

A key to interpreting this chapter is to substitute the words “sinful nature” for the word “sin”. Paul isn’t talking about “acts of sin”, but of “the sinful nature”. A single act of sin doesn’t reign over someone, but a sinful nature does reign over people. For the...

Romans 5:12-21 Adam Versus Jesus

This section is the hinge on which the door of Romans swings. It looks back at what has been said, and looks forward to what will be said. Many people do not like to study doctrine. People would rather study about love, comfort, and supposedly more practical things...