Understanding Romans 6,
Mortification & the Spirit-filled Life of Victory
Look back to that highlighted section of p. 370. Think of how (as Col. 2:6 reminds us) we were saved. We are only saved by faith in what Christ did on the Cross, twenty-centuries ago, that we could not have seen except by faith.
Did we see Him there personally suffering and dying? No, it was by what? Yes, faith. I believed the truth of God’s Word and God saved, forgave, and is keeping me forever.
So that is how we also are to live this new life in Christ, by faith in the truth of God’s Word. As we saw last time:
First, we must Remind ourselves of what GOD has Done (6:1-10)
The same way we were saved is the same way we live the rest of our lives. Was I saved because I completely understood the Gospel? No, I am still understanding more and more; and shall until glory!
Was I saved because I felt that God saved me? No because sometimes I feel that He couldn’t have because I am so unworthy and sinful—does that un-save me? NO.
Then we get to chapter 6:6, and Paul picks right up where Christ Jesus left off. Paul said that we who are redeemed by Christ’s blood must no longer allow ourselves to go back to slavery to sin.
Romans 6:6 (NKJV) 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.
The Choices Redemption Prompts
Redemption makes us no longer slaves to sins, but only a series of correct choices allow us to enjoy the benefits of our liberation.
Romans 6, starting with v. 7, is all about the choices we are allowed to make each day, as freed men and women.
Either we choose to surrender of bodies back to the daily control of our new master, or if not, our old master begins to reassert his control upon us.
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