The Book of Romans reveals how man continues to feel the need to have to contribute something to be saved.
Romans Chapter 1 reveals the unrighteous of man, and shows how degraded man becomes when he rejects God. We see it in the news everyday – murders, rapes, school shootings, etc. When you take the sanctity of life (the bible and God) out of life, society degrades.
Romans Chapter 2 reveals how man becomes self-righteous in his behavior and attitude after rejecting God.
Romans Chapter 3 reveals what God thinks of man's attitude in His written Word.
Romans Chapter 4 and 5 brings out two men in detail whom the Jewish people are very familiar with: King David and Abraham: Law and Grace. Paul uses these two characters to get the lesson across. The temple was in place, the law was enforced, and sacrifices were going on.
Romans Chapter 6 Paul is still reiterating some of the topics we just discussed, but it so important he must to make sure we understand the concept. We're going to get into some interesting and controversial things soon.
Vs1: Paul addresses the issue of being saved by grace and then has a license to sin. We still hear about this issue today. Vs2: It is not true. Christians are judged more harshly for their sins because we now know better. Being a Christian means sin is no longer our master. It doesn't mean we won't sin occasionally, but sin is no longer our master. Vs3: when we accepted Jesus Christ as our savior and master, we were immediately baptized into his spirit. That's our salvation right there. Vs4: we are baptized and buried with Jesus Christ to serve him, not the old master sin. Vs5: when you're saved, ......
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Carl Jones
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