Our Death to Sin through Christ
Romans 6:1-7

I. The Confusion about Death to Sin (1-2)
A. The Argument (1)
a. Misconstrued Mercy: Some interpret grace as permission for license.
b. Moral Misjudgment: Misunderstanding that grace should lead to holiness.
B. The Answer (2)
a. Incompatibility of Sin and Salvation: A contrasting life should emerge from true faith.
b. Nature of the New Creation: Understanding that true belief transforms our desires and actions.

II. The Consecration through Death to Sin (3-4)
A. The Association (3)
a. Identification with Christ: Immersion symbolizes our unity with Him and His sacrifice.
b. Collective Calling: We are part of a covenant community called to reflect Christ’s nature.
B. The Avenue (4a)
a. Significance of Burial: Burial represents our old life being put away.
b. Pathway to Purity: Through our death to sin, we are offered a fresh start in Christ.
C. The Awareness (4b)
a. Resurrection Realized: Acknowledge the power of the resurrection that fuels our new life.
b. Obedience as Evidence: Our new behavior should reflect our new identity in Christ.

III. The Consolation in Death to Sin (5-7)
A. Our Resurrection (5)
a. Promise of Eternal Life: Assurance that our physical death leads to eternal life.
b. Transformation through Trials: Perseverance in suffering leads to a deeper understanding of resurrection power.
B. Our Sanctification (6)
a. Radical Transformation: The removal of sin’s dominion over our lives.
b. Dedicated to Righteousness: Our resurrection and sanctification invite us to a life of holiness.
C. Our Emancipation (7)
a. Liberation from Bondage: Emphasizing that freedom from sin enables us to choose righteousness.
b. Living in Victory: Acknowledging that believers do not have to succumb to sin’s temptations.