Morning Manna - Feb 24, 2025 - Romans 6:1-11 - Shall We Continue In Sin?

In this episode of Morning Manna, Rick and Doc explore Romans 6:1-11, focusing on the believer's transformation through union with Christ. They emphasize that grace is not a license to sin but a power to overcome it. Through baptism, believers symbolize their death to sin and resurrection to new life, breaking sin's dominion. They'll discuss the lifelong process of sanctification, highlighting that true faith results in a life reflecting holiness and integrity. They also address misconceptions about grace and baptism, stressing the importance of living as new creatures in Christ.

Topics Covered:

Misunderstanding grace
Union with Christ in death and resurrection
The old man crucified, freedom from sin’s power
The finality of Christ’s victory over death
Living the reality: reckoning ourselves dead to sin
Theological significance of grace and sanctification
Practical application of living a transformed life

Scripture References:

Romans 6:1 - "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid."
Romans 6:3-4 - "Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death."
Romans 6:6-7 - "Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed."
Romans 6:9 - "Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him."
Romans 6:11 - "Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord."