Romans 6:15-23 ~ Slaves of Righteousness + PDF Teacher's Notes

Romans 6 is God’s emancipation proclamation from sin. We need to co-operate with God so He does not have to operate on us. We need to reckon (count on) the fact that we have been set free from sin’s domination. It is not a matter of feeling. Suppose the alarm clock goes off one fine morning and you don’t feel like getting up. The clock and the sun and your watch all say it is morning. Your feelings are not relevant. You must act on it. You must know the truth of Romans 6, believe it and act on it.

Whereas we formerly were salves of sin, we were set free from sin and are now slaves of righteousness. (6:17-18). Paul used the vivid example of slavery to make his point. Each of us is in slavery to one of two masters: sin or God. There is no third option. No one is his own boss.