Romans 6:17-23 As Paul continues to discuss the subject of our relationship with sin, he makes it clear that he knows that the Romans to whom he writes are believers. What is characteristic of every person who comes to Christ? What is the "form of teaching" of which Paul speaks? What does Paul mean by saying the Romans were committed to that teaching? How long did you obey from the heart after you were saved? What happened to that heartfelt obedience? What is the outcome of being a slave of sin or a slave of righteousness? How is sin dynamic rather than static? How is Romans 6:23 particularly relevant to our Christian lives on a daily basis? (57 min)

Keywords Sin, Obedience, Death, Life

Romans 6:12-16 In this passage Paul transitions from the idea of being dead to sin and alive to God to another way of looking at things, being a slave to sin or a slave to obedience. What is our "mortal body?" What two things does Paul's imperative about not letting sin reign imply? What are the "members" of our bodies? What does Paul mean by talking about presenting our members? What promise does Paul offer the believer? What is the question Paul confronts in this passage? What does it mean to be under the law or under grace? What common knowledge did the Roman believers possess that was rooted in ancient slavery practices? Why are there only two options open to us? (50 min)

Keywords Sin, Obedience, Righteousness, Sin, Law, Grace