Romansනියැදිය

Romans 6
Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ

Romans 6 opens with an essential question: “Should we keep sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace?” Paul’s response is clear: "Of course not!" He reminds us we've died to sin, so how could we continue to live in it?

Paul introduces baptism as a powerful image of this truth. He explains that in baptism, we’re united with Christ in His death and resurrection. As Christ was buried, our old self was buried with Him, and as He rose, we rise to a brand-new life. Baptism isn’t just a ritual—it's a statement of faith declaring we've left our old, sinful nature behind.

This imagery of death to life isn't merely symbolic; it's deeply spiritual and practical. Paul says, "We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives." Through Christ, we're freed from the controlling influence of sin.

This new identity in Christ means we no longer have to be bound by the habits, actions, and thoughts that once defined us. Instead, we're called to live confidently, embracing a new nature that seeks righteousness rather than sin.