Response of Grace (Part 6) 9 Response of Grace (Part 6)

QUESTION: “If grace continually covers sin, why not remain in sin?”

What then. Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be! - Romans 6:15

Vs. 1-14 Historical perspective Answer Vs. 1-14 Historical perspective Vs. 15-23 Experiential perspective

The experience of “Eternal” Life includes: Knowledge of our personal righteousness Discernment of our changing character Assurance of our resurrection

Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? - Romans 6:16

But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. - Romans 6:17-18

I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness, resulting in further lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness, resulting in sanctification. - Romans 6:19

For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. - Romans 6:20

Only Christians act like Christians.

Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death. - Romans 6:21

But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life. - Romans 6:22

The New Experience Righteousness (I’m OK w/ God) Sanctification (Christ Likeness) Eternal (Assurance)

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 6:23

More Law = More Sin

More Grace = More Joy, Peace, Love

What is the relationship between grace and good works? Our Question What is the relationship between grace and good works?

Various Motivations to do Good: Pragmatism Pride Nobility

Various Motivations to do Good: Evidence of Faith Faith in powerless gods Faith in God who rewards

Q. What Good are my Good Works? A. They are the evidence of my faith.

Good Works Motivated by Grace… Are not a burden Glorify God, not men Produce peace of mind and joy