Time Well Spent with Cornelius F. Warren featuring Elder Sam Fisher

Join Pastor Cornelius F. Warren and Elder S.E. Fisher, Sr. in this powerful time of biblical teaching from the book of Romans. Tonight we look at Romans 6: 5-11. Here’s Paul’s flow of thought: In verse 4, he says that our baptism pictured the spiritual union that we have with Christ in His death and resurrection, with the practical result that we might now walk in newness of life. Verse 5 supports and explains verse 4, as the opening word (“For”) shows. Then in verses 6-7, Paul expounds on the first half of verse 5, showing that we have become united with Christ in His death, so that we might no longer be slaves to sin. In verses 8-10, he expounds on the second half of verse 5, showing that we shall also live with Christ. Paul explains the implications of Christ’s death and resurrection, so that we will understand further what our union with Him means, namely, a decisive break with sin and a new life with God. Then in verse 11, he applies these truths.

These verses are important because Paul’s aim is that we would live in victory over sin. Christ’s death and resurrection not only paid the penalty for our sin, but also provided the power that we need to overcome sin on a daily basis. So if this message leaves you somewhat confused, I urge you not to shrug your shoulders and walk away. Rather, chew on these verses like a dog with a bone, until you get the marrow of them into your soul. Paul’s idea is:

Living in light of our union with Christ is the key to overcoming sin.

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