Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!

Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ
Romans 6:2-4 emphasizes that believers have died to sin and are called to live a new life in Christ. How can we who died to sin live in it any longer? (Romans 6:2).

Baptism as a Symbol of Union with Christ
Verses 3-4 explain that baptism symbolizes our union with Christ in His death and resurrection. We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4).

Freedom from Sin's Dominion
Romans 6:6-7 teaches that our old self was crucified with Christ, breaking the power of sin. For we know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin (Romans 6:6).

Living Under Grace, Not Law
Verses 14-15 highlight the shift from living under the law to living under grace. For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace (Romans 6:14).

Slaves to Righteousness
Romans 6:18-19 calls believers to offer themselves as instruments of righteousness. You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness (Romans 6:18).

The Wages of Sin vs. the Gift of God
The chapter concludes with a powerful contrast in verse 23: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23).Embrace Your New Identity
Recognize and live out your identity as someone who is dead to sin and alive in Christ.

Pursue Righteous Living
Actively choose to live as a slave to righteousness, seeking to honor God in all areas of life.

Rely on Grace
Depend on God's grace rather than your own strength to overcome sin and grow in holiness.

Celebrate Baptism
Reflect on the significance of baptism as a public declaration of your union with Christ and commitment to follow Him.1. Paul
The author of the letter to the Romans, Paul is an apostle of Jesus Christ. In Romans 6, he explains the implications of being united with Christ in His death and resurrection.

2. Jesus Christ
Central to the chapter, Jesus is the one through whom believers are united in death and resurrection. Paul emphasizes that through Christ, believers are dead to sin and alive to God.

3. Believers/We/Us
Paul frequently uses the first-person plural to refer to believers collectively. He discusses how believers are baptized into Christ's death and are called to live a new life, free from the dominion of sin.

In Romans 6, Paul does not mention any other specific individuals by name. Instead, he focuses on the theological implications of Christ's work and the believer's response to it. The chapter emphasizes the transformation that occurs through union with Christ, using terms like "we" and "us" to include all who have faith in Jesus.1. Baptism into Christ (Romans 6:3-4)
This passage discusses being "baptized into Christ Jesus" and "baptized into His death." The Greek word for baptism, "βάπτισμα" (baptisma), signifies immersion, symbolizing the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.

2. Newness of Life (Romans 6:4)
Believers are called to "walk in newness of life." The Greek word "καινότης" (kainotēs) refers to a new state of life in which the Holy Spirit empowers the believer to live differently from their past sinful ways.

3. United with Christ (Romans 6:5)
The concept of being "united with Him in a death like His" and "in a resurrection like His" is central. The Greek term "σύμφυτος" (symphytoi) implies being grown together or closely united, emphasizing the intimate connection believers have with Christ.

4. Freedom from Sin (Romans 6:6-7)
The passage speaks of the "old self" being crucified with Christ so that "we should no longer be slaves to sin." The Greek word "δουλεύειν" (douleuein) means to serve as a slave, highlighting the liberation from sin's dominion.

5. Alive to God (Romans 6:11)
Believers are encouraged to "consider yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus." The Greek word "ζῶντας" (zōntas) means living, indicating a life oriented towards God and His purposes.

6. Instruments of Righteousness (Romans 6:13)
The text urges believers to present themselves to God as "instruments of righteousness." The Greek word "ὅπλα" (hopla) refers to tools or weapons, suggesting that believers should actively engage in righteous living.

7. Under Grace (Romans 6:14)
The statement "you are not under law, but under grace" contrasts the old covenant of the law with the new covenant of grace. The Greek word "χάρις" (charis) means grace, emphasizing unmerited favor and empowerment from God.

8. Slaves to Righteousness (Romans 6:18)
Having been set free from sin, believers become "slaves to righteousness." The Greek term "δουλοῦντες" (doulountes) again uses the imagery of servitude, but now in the context of serving righteousness instead of sin.1. Question of Continuing in Sin (Romans 6:1-2)
Paul begins by addressing a rhetorical question: "What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?" . He emphatically answers, "By no means!" indicating that believers should not continue in sin just because grace abounds.

2. Baptism into Christ's Death (Romans 6:3-4)
Paul explains that those who are baptized into Christ Jesus are baptized into His death. "We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life" . The Greek word for baptism, "baptisma," signifies immersion, symbolizing the believer's identification with Christ's death and resurrection.

3. United with Christ in Resurrection (Romans 6:5)
Paul states, "For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection" . The term "united" (Greek: "symphytoi") suggests a close, organic union with Christ.

4. Old Self Crucified (Romans 6:6-7)
The "old self" is crucified with Christ so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless. "For we know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin" . The Greek word "katargeō" means to render inactive or ineffective.

5. Living with Christ (Romans 6:8-10)
Paul assures that if we died with Christ, we believe we will also live with Him. "For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over Him" . The resurrection signifies victory over death.

6. Consider Yourselves Dead to Sin (Romans 6:11)
Believers are instructed to consider themselves "dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus" . The Greek word "logizomai" means to reckon or consider, emphasizing a mental acknowledgment of this spiritual truth.

7. Do Not Let Sin Reign (Romans 6:12-14)
Paul exhorts believers not to let sin reign in their mortal bodies or obey its desires. "For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace" . The Greek word "basileuō" means to rule or have dominion.

8. Slaves to Righteousness (Romans 6:15-18)
Paul contrasts being slaves to sin with being slaves to righteousness. "But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed" . The Greek word "doulos" means servant or slave, indicating total devotion.

9. Fruit of Holiness (Romans 6:19-22)
Paul encourages believers to offer themselves as slaves to righteousness, leading to holiness. "But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life" .

10. Wages of Sin and Gift of God (Romans 6:23)
The chapter concludes with a well-known contrast: "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" . The Greek word "charisma" refers to a gift of grace, emphasizing the unearned nature of eternal life.1. Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ (Romans 6:1-2)
Paul begins by addressing the question of whether believers should continue in sin so that grace may increase. He emphatically answers, "By no means!" . The Greek phrase "μὴ γένοιτο" (mē genoito) is a strong expression of rejection, indicating that continuing in sin is incompatible with the believer's new life in Christ.

2. Baptism into Christ's Death (Romans 6:3-4)
Paul explains that through baptism, believers are united with Christ in His death. This symbolizes the death of the old self and the beginning of a new life. The Greek word "βαπτίζω" (baptizō) signifies immersion, indicating a complete identification with Christ's death and resurrection.

3. United with Christ in Resurrection (Romans 6:5-7)
The passage emphasizes that just as believers are united with Christ in His death, they will also be united with Him in His resurrection. The Greek term "σύμφυτος" (symphytoi) means "grown together," illustrating the intimate union with Christ in both death and new life.

4. Freedom from Sin's Dominion (Romans 6:8-11)
Paul declares that believers, having died with Christ, are freed from sin's dominion and are alive to God in Christ Jesus. The Greek word "κυριεύω" (kurieuō) means "to have dominion," highlighting the shift from sin's control to living under God's authority.

5. Instruments of Righteousness (Romans 6:12-14)
Believers are urged not to let sin reign in their mortal bodies but to offer themselves to God as instruments of righteousness. The Greek word "ὅπλα" (hopla) refers to "weapons" or "instruments," suggesting that believers should actively serve God's purposes.

6. Slaves to Righteousness (Romans 6:15-18)
Paul contrasts being slaves to sin with being slaves to righteousness. The Greek term "δοῦλος" (doulos) means "slave" or "servant," indicating total allegiance and obedience, now redirected from sin to righteousness.

7. The Fruit of Holiness (Romans 6:19-22)
The passage discusses the transformation from impurity to holiness, resulting in eternal life. The Greek word "καρπός" (karpos) means "fruit," symbolizing the visible outcomes of a life dedicated to God.

8. The Wages of Sin and the Gift of God (Romans 6:23)
Paul concludes with a powerful contrast: "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" . The Greek word "ὀψώνια" (opsōnia) refers to "wages" or "payment," underscoring the earned consequence of sin versus the unearned gift of eternal life.1. Death to Sin, Life in Christ
Romans 6 emphasizes the believer's death to sin and new life in Christ. Verse 2 states, "By no means! How can we who died to sin live in it any longer?" The Greek word for "died" (ἀπεθάνομεν, apethanomen) indicates a definitive break from sin's power.

2. Baptism into Christ's Death and Resurrection
The chapter discusses baptism as a symbol of being united with Christ in His death and resurrection. Verse 4 says, "We therefore were buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life."

3. Freedom from Sin's Dominion
Believers are no longer slaves to sin. Verse 6 declares, "We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin." The Greek term for "rendered powerless" (καταργηθῇ, katargēthē) suggests being made ineffective or nullified.

4. Living as Instruments of Righteousness
Christians are called to offer themselves to God as instruments of righteousness. Verse 13 instructs, "Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life."

5. Grace and Righteousness Leading to Eternal Life
The chapter concludes with the contrast between the wages of sin and the gift of God. Verse 23 famously states, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." The Greek word for "gift" (χάρισμα, charisma) emphasizes the unearned nature of eternal life.1. Romans 6:2 says believers have “died to sin.” How can someone literally die to sin, and does any historical or scientific evidence support that claim?

2. Romans 6:3–4 mentions being “buried with Christ” through baptism. How can this spiritual concept be reconciled with the lack of concrete archaeological or historical proof of such a union?

3. In Romans 6:5, believers are said to be “united with Him in a resurrection like His.” Where is the scientific or historical evidence for a literal bodily resurrection?

4. Romans 6:7 states, “he who has died has been freed from sin,” yet Christians still sin. Does this contradict everyday observation and human experience?

5. Romans 6:14 claims believers are “not under law but under grace.” How does this align with the Old Testament emphasis on strict adherence to the Mosaic Law?

1. What does Paul mean by "we who died to sin" in verse 2?

2. How does the concept of baptism relate to the death and resurrection of Christ as presented in verses 3-4?

3. How does understanding that we have been "united with Him in a death like His" affect your view of your old sinful nature?

4. How can believers live out being "dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus" in practical ways?

5. What does it mean in your daily life not to let sin reign in your mortal body?

6. How does Paul's analogy of slavery apply to the Christian experience?

7. How do the "wages of sin" compare to the "free gift of God" in verse 23?

8. How does the idea of being a "slave to righteousness" affect your understanding of freedom in Christ?

9. What steps can you take to offer parts of your body to God as instruments of righteousness?

10. How can the teachings in Romans 6 help you to deal with recurrent sins in your life?

11. How do you interpret the phrase "obedience leads to righteousness" in the context of your faith?

12. How does Romans 6 challenge the way you perceive the grace of God?

13. How can you apply the principle of "sin shall no longer be your master" in your life?

14. What comfort and challenge do you find in the promise of eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord?

15. How do you see your past, present, and future in light of Romans 6?

16. How does knowing that grace doesn't encourage sin influence your understanding of God's grace?

17. In what ways can you actively live in the "newness of life" in your day-to-day experiences?

18. How does the concept of being "freed from sin" influence your life choices?

19. How can you use Romans 6 to guide your responses to temptations?

20. What does Romans 6 teach about the relationship between sin, law, and grace? How can this understanding influence your interactions and decisions in today's world?