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Romans 6:1–14 - Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ

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  • Wybren H. Oord

This article is a Bible study on Romans 6:1–14.

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If God Is Gracious, Why Can't I Do What I Want?

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  • Matthew Boga

Does the abundance of the grace of God promote a sinful life? Many people suppose that because God is gracious, we can live as we please. But the Bible teaches that those who are saved no longer live in sin (Romans 6:1-2), but out of gratitude live to please Christ.

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The Normal Christian Life As Portrayed in Romans 6-8

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  • Jan Wesseling

This article discusses the normal Christian life according to Romans 6, Romans 7, and Romans 8. The author looks at the unity of these three chapters, as it describes the place of sin, the struggle against sin, and the work of the Spirit in the believer.

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Sealed for Resurrection: Baptism and the Objectivity of the Body

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  • Alastair J. Roberts

This article speaks to the bodily character the sacrament of baptism. In doing so it addresses the phraseology of some, that baptism is our act of obedience or the expression of our faith. It reiterates how baptism addresses itself to the objectivity (not subjectivity) of our body, and it uses Romans 6 to do so, showing that the primary NT paradigms of baptism—death and resurrection—present the objectivity of the body, and are prospective, rather than retrospective.

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Romans 6:17-18 – Committed to the Form of Teaching

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  • Peter J. Leithart

This article offers a study of Romans 6:17-18, particularly the Greek word tupos, "type." It shows the possible Old Testament background to this word.

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Why Not Sin?

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  • Jason Helopoulos

What is stopping you as a Christian from sinning? One of the best answers is given by Paul in Romans 6. There he points out that our sanctification cannot be separated from our justification. This article shows that Paul would have us realize that our union with Christ marks every aspect of our salvation, including our justification, sanctification, and glorification.

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The "with Christ" Motif in Paul's Thought

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  • John D. Harvey

In this article Harvey makes a distinction between the "with Christ" and "in Christ" motifs as used by the apostle Paul. In studies when the "with Christ" concept is addressed, it is frequently associated with Paul's eschatology. This essay wants to examine the available data and reach some conclusions about how Paul uses the phrase.

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How We Regard Ourselves

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  • Michael P. V. Barrett

Looking at Romans 6, this article shows how understanding our union with Christ serves to promote holiness in our lives.

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Definitive Sanctification

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  • William MacLeod

Definitive sanctification is the once-for-all act of God in which he regards believers sanctified in Christ. It is here that a sinner is changed into a saint. This article shows that this is the truth taught in Romans 6.

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Romans 6:15-23 – Service in the New Life of the Justified Sinner

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  • Johannes Francke

This article is a Bible study on Romans 6:15-23.

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Romans 6:1-14 – The Root of the New Life of the Justified Sinner

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  • Johannes Francke

This article is a Bible study on Romans 6:1-14.

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Is the Old Man Dead?

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  • John W. Keddie

Looking at Romans 6:6, Ephesians 4:22-24, and Colossians 3:9-10, this article shows that the old man should not be confused with indwelling sin. In Christ the old man is dead and the Christian has become the new man.

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Romans 6:3 – Baptism Is Like a Funeral

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  • John L. van Popta

From Romans 6:3, this article shows that baptism is a sign of the believer's death to sin.

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Romans 6:17-23 - Slaves for Holiness

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article is a Bible study on Romans 6:17-23.

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Romans 6:14b-16 - Slaves - Never to Be Emancipated

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article is a Bible study on Romans 6:14b-16.

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Romans 6:11-14 - Experiencing Union with Christ

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article is a Bible study on Romans 6:11-14.

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Romans 6:6-10 - The Crucified Old Man

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article is a Bible study on Romans 6:6-10.

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Romans 6:4-5 - Alive in Christ

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article is a Bible study on Romans 6:4-5.

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Romans 6:3-4a - Baptism into Christ

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article is a Bible study on Romans 6:3-4a.

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Romans 6:2 - Dead to Sin

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article is a Bible study on Romans 6:2.

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Romans 6:1-2a - Shall We Continue in Sin?

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  • Jack L. Arnold

This article is a Bible study on Romans 6:1-2a.

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Daily Renewal

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  • Jack de Jong

This article is about our daily renewal in holiness. The author discusses the dangers of automatism and perfectionism in our sanctification. The new life in Romans 6 and Romans 7 is also discussed in this article.

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Repentance Is Imperative

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article shows the basics of repentance, especially from the viewpoint of Romans 6, Colossians 3, and Lord's Day 33 of the Heidelberg Catechism.

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Are Christians Sinners or Not?

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  • Wes L. Bredenhof

The author looks at the fact that we are justified in Christ, but that we are still wretched sinners in this life. The author looks at Romans 6 and Romans 7 to see the place that sin still has in the believer's life. The normal Christian life is a life of struggle against sin and our sinful nature.

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