05/10/2025 - Jody Destry
Romans 6:1–14
Key Scripture
“We are no longer slaves to sin… For when we died with Christ we were set free from the power of sin.” (Romans 6:6–7)
“So you also should consider yourselves dead to the power of sin and alive to God through Christ Jesus.” (Romans 6:11)
“Do not let sin control the way you live… Instead, give yourselves completely to God.” (Romans 6:12–13)
Summary:
Paul addresses a dangerous distortion: “If grace is abundant, should we just keep sinning?” His answer is clear: Absolutely not!
Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, sin’s power is broken. In baptism, we identify with Christ — the old self is buried, and we are raised to live new lives.
Sin still tempts, but it no longer masters us. Our new reality is freedom under grace — called to live as instruments of righteousness, shaped by God’s will and ways, not by sin’s rule.
Grace isn’t a licence to sin. Grace is power to live free.
Key Takeaways
Sin enslaves – it shapes habits, desires, and choices when left unchecked.
Grace frees – Jesus’ death and resurrection break sin’s power over us.
Baptism reminds us – we’ve died to sin and now live with a new identity in Christ.
Our call – Offer every part of our lives to God as instruments of righteousness.
Reflection Questions
What habits, attitudes, or patterns feel like they still enslave you?
How does knowing you are “dead to sin, alive in Christ” shift your perspective?
Where do you tend to rationalise or minimise sin in your own life?
What’s one practical step you can take this week to live out your new identity in Christ?
Group/Individual Practice
Remember your baptism – Reflect on the truth it symbolises: dead to sin, alive in Christ.
Offer yourself anew – Pray a prayer of surrender, asking God to use your words, work, and relationships as instruments of righteousness this week.
Receive grace – Whether for the first time or as renewal, thank Jesus for breaking sin’s power and giving you new life.
