What It Means If You’re Asking This Question

Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?Romans 6:1If you’re asking this question, it means you’ve understood the gospel. In Romans 5, Paul explains what Jesus achieved on the cross. Then in Romans 6, he begins with this question. Once you’ve understood the gospel, this is the natural question.And the apostle Paul’s answer is: “No!” The free grace of the Lord Jesus Christ won’t lead you to a life of sin because, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (2 Cor. 5:17).When you come to Christ in repentance and faith, He gives you new life. You want to please Him. You may fail many times, but if you’re a Christian, you love Christ, and you see what He has done for you as supremely valuable. He poured out His life for you, and now you want to pour out your life for Him. You want to live in a way that brings Him joy and honours His name.“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 8:1). “Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect?” (8:33). No one, and that’s the assurance of the gospel. That’s the freedom and joy of the sons and daughters of God.If you’re not “in Christ” then the condemnation of your sin remains. But you can come to Him today. This Jesus was crucified for you. He entered the darkness and was forsaken by God for you. His blood is sufficient to save you. Come to Christ in repentance and faith. He will not turn you away. He’ll welcome you, and forgive you, and make you a new person in Christ.Are you enjoying the freedom and joy of a son or daughter of God?