Romans 6:7
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Context
Sermons
Roy Hession
Leonard RavenhillLeonard Ravenhill
J. Edwin OrrLeonard Ravenhill
J. Glyn Owen
Ronald GlassSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
He that is dead is freed from sin - Δεδικαιωται, literally, is justified from sin; or, is freed or delivered from it. Does not this simply mean, that the man who has received Christ Jesus by faith, and has been, through believing, made a partaker of the Holy Spirit, has had his old man, all his evil propensities destroyed; so that he is not only justified freely from all sin, but wholly sanctified unto God? The context shows that this is the meaning. Every instance of violence is done to the whole scope and design of the apostle, by the opinion, that "this text is a proof that believers are not fully saved from sin in this life, because only he that is dead is freed from sin." Then death is his justifier and deliverer! Base and abominable insinuation, highly derogatory to the glory of Christ! Dr. Dodd, in his note on the preceding verse, after some inefficient criticism on the word καταργηθῃ, destroyed, which, he thinks, should be rendered enervated, has the following most unevangelical sentiment: "The body of sin in believers is, indeed, an enfeebled, conquered, and deposed tyrant, and the stroke of death finishes its destruction." So then, the death of Christ and the influences of the Holy Spirit were only sufficient to depose and enfeeble the tyrant sin; but Our death must come in to effect his total destruction! Thus our death is, at least partially, our Savior; and thus, that which was an effect of sin (for sin entered into the world, and death by sin) becomes the means of finally destroying it! That is, the effect of a cause can become so powerful, as to react upon that cause and produce its annihilation! The divinity and philosophy of this sentiment are equally absurd. It is the blood of Christ alone that cleanses from all unrighteousness; and the sanctification of a believer is no more dependent on death than his justification. If it he said, "that believers do not cease from sin till they die;" I have only to say, they are such believers as do not make a proper use of their faith; and what can be said more of the whole herd of transgressors and infidels? They cease to sin, when they cease to breathe. If the Christian religion bring no other privileges than this to its upright followers, well may we ask, wherein doth the wise man differ from the fool, for they have both one end? But the whole Gospel teaches a contrary doctrine.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
For he that is dead--rather, "hath died." is freed--"hath been set free." from sin--literally, "justified," "acquitted," "got his discharge from sin." As death dissolves all claims, so the whole claim of sin, not only to "reign unto death," but to keep its victims in sinful bondage, has been discharged once for all, by the believer's penal death in the death of Christ; so that he is no longer a "debtor to the flesh to live after the flesh" (Rom 8:12).
John Gill Bible Commentary
For he that is dead, is freed from sin. This is not to be understood of a natural or a corporeal death; for this is the effect of sin, and is inflicted by way of punishment for it, on Christless persons; so far is it from being an atonement for sin, as the Jews (t) fancy; besides, there are many persons, who as they die in their sins, they will rise in them; though a natural death is alluded to, when persons are free from those laws and obligations to service and duty they are under whilst living: but here it is to be understood of a spiritual or mystical death, and of persons who are dead to the law, by the body of Christ; dead to sin by the sacrifice and grace of Christ; who are baptized into the death of Christ, and in imitation of him: such are "freed from sin"; not from the being of it; nor from the burden of it; nor from a continual war with it; nor from slips and falls into it; no, not even freed from it, in the most solemn services and acts of religion; but they are freed from the dominion of it, from servitude to it, and also from the guilt of it, and from obligation to punishment on account of it: they are, as it is in the Greek text, and as the Vulgate Latin and Arabic versions read, "justified from sin". (t); see Gill on Rom 5:11.
Romans 6:7
Dead to Sin, Alive to God
6We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.7For anyone who has died has been freed from sin.
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Jesus as the Lamb
By Roy Hession3.8K1:32:55Lamb Of GodGEN 22:7ROM 6:7In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of three verses that carry the theme for the evening. The first verse highlights how God understands and transforms our emptiness into something beautiful. The second verse encourages us to bring all our mistakes and failures to the cross, where the Lord can make something beautiful out of them. The third verse focuses on the application of the blood of Jesus in our lives, specifically in relation to living the Christian life. The speaker expresses gratitude for a seminar that helped them understand the message of Romans 6, 7, and 8 and apply it practically in their life.
Woe, Lo, and Go - Part 4
By Leonard Ravenhill3.0K12:54Seeking God's PresenceVisionPurity2CH 7:14PSA 51:10ISA 6:5ISA 64:1MAT 5:8JHN 14:13ROM 6:7JAS 3:61PE 1:16REV 3:18Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the urgent need for personal cleansing and purity before God, as exemplified by the prophet's cry of being undone and having filthy lips. He highlights the dangers of unclean speech within the church and the necessity of being touched by God's purifying fire. Ravenhill calls for a deep, personal commitment to God, urging believers to seek the Holy Spirit's power to transform their lives and to confront the spiritual blindness prevalent in the church today. He passionately advocates for a radical change in the hearts of believers, encouraging them to desire God's presence above all else. The sermon concludes with a call to action, inviting individuals to come forward and seek God's transformative fire in their lives.
His Majestic Birth
By Leonard Ravenhill2.0K1:15:36MAT 6:3JHN 3:16ROM 6:7ROM 12:1ROM 12:9ROM 15:26REV 14:4In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the concept of God's love and its significance in the world. He emphasizes the depth and incomprehensibility of God's love, describing it as the "soul of the world." The preacher encourages the audience to reflect on their own experiences of receiving God's love and to remain humble and grateful. He also mentions the importance of prayer and studying the Bible, as well as the need for a divine outpouring of the Holy Spirit in order to bring freedom and deliverance to humanity.
Thursday #2 Complete Commitment
By J. Edwin Orr1.9K53:19Revival TheologyMAT 6:33JHN 10:16ROM 6:7ROM 7:15ROM 7:19ROM 12:1EPH 4:22In this sermon, the preacher discusses the doctrine of renewal and the concept of complete commitment to God. He uses a story about a Hopi Indian to illustrate the idea of having two dogs that represent the struggle between sin and righteousness. The preacher emphasizes that every person is born with the guilt of sin, except for Jesus Christ. The solution to this problem is justification, which means being set right with God and declared innocent through faith in Jesus Christ. The preacher also emphasizes the importance of dedicating one's whole life to God and living a holy and acceptable life as a living sacrifice.
What Is Your Life - Part 8
By Leonard Ravenhill1.7K09:44LUK 9:23JHN 14:27ACT 20:24ROM 6:72TI 4:7
This sermon emphasizes the need for believers to move beyond just being saved and living a basic Christian life. It delves into the importance of seeking a deeper spiritual experience, surrendering fully to God, and allowing Him to work in our lives to remove bondage, fear, and weakness. The sermon also highlights the dangers of envy and jealousy in hindering spiritual growth, using biblical examples like Saul and Paul to illustrate the consequences of such attitudes.
Key Words: Obedience
By J. Glyn Owen1.7K47:20ObedienceEXO 19:5EXO 19:8EXO 24:3EXO 24:7ROM 6:7ROM 6:12In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of dedicating one's life to God and obeying His commandments. He references the Israelites in the book of Exodus, who initially pledged to follow God's laws but later became disobedient. The speaker highlights the role of judges and prophets in bringing the people back to their commitment. He then applies this lesson to the present, urging listeners to surrender their bodies and all aspects of their lives to God. The sermon emphasizes the need for believers to understand their unity with Christ and to live according to God's imperatives.
When We Need Revival: Addicted to Sin
By Ronald Glass6681:08:48RevivalPSA 119:25JHN 8:3ROM 6:7ROM 6:12In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the dynamics of visual temptation. He explains that our eyes are the most effective door to our soul, and Satan knows this well. He refers to the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to illustrate how temptation enters through the eyes. The speaker also highlights the need for Christians to understand their spiritual resources and their position in Christ, as this understanding can help overcome constant defeat and patterns of sin. He encourages listeners to study Romans chapter 6 for a deeper understanding of this concept.
Baptism
By Mack Tomlinson52542:00ACT 2:38ACT 10:44ROM 6:3ROM 6:7ROM 6:11ROM 6:13ROM 6:18COL 3:3
This sermon emphasizes the importance of baptism as a symbolic act of dying to sin and rising to new life in Christ. It explores the biblical significance of baptism, highlighting the conditions of repentance and faith required for believers to be baptized. The sermon delves into Romans 6, illustrating how baptism represents union with Christ in His death and resurrection, leading to freedom from sin and a new life in Him. It concludes with a call to believe and live out the truth of being dead to sin, alive in Christ, and free from the bondage of sin.
Urge to Sin - the Inerited Factor
By Richard Sipley15241:05SinMAT 22:36ROM 6:7ROM 13:8GAL 2:201JN 3:4In this sermon, Pastor Dick Sipley explores the concept of finding freedom from sin and selfishness through death. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the biblical truth that those who are dead are freed from sin. He references Romans 6:7 and Galatians 2:20 to support this idea. Sipley also highlights the love of Christ as the driving force behind our transformation, stating that if one died for all, then we are all dead. He concludes by emphasizing the need to live not for ourselves, but for Christ who died and rose again.
Death to Sin
By Charles Finney0Spiritual TransformationDeath to SinMAT 5:8JHN 3:30ROM 6:72CO 5:17GAL 2:20EPH 4:22COL 3:3JAS 4:71PE 2:241JN 1:9Charles Finney delivers a powerful sermon on 'Death to Sin,' emphasizing that true freedom from sin comes through a spiritual death that annihilates selfishness and fosters perfect love for God and others. He outlines various types of death mentioned in the Bible, clarifying that the death referred to in Romans 6:7 is a death to sin, which is achieved through the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Finney stresses that this transformation is not accomplished by mere resolutions but requires a complete surrender to God's will and the purifying influence of the Holy Spirit. He encourages believers to seek this state of being dead to sin actively, as it leads to a life wholly devoted to God's glory. The sermon concludes with a call to recognize the necessity of total abstinence from sin to maintain spiritual life.
The Funeral of All Your Sorrows!
By Thomas Brooks0Freedom From SinDeathPSA 30:5ISA 25:8JHN 16:22ROM 6:71CO 15:542CO 5:1PHP 3:20HEB 2:141PE 5:10REV 21:4Thomas Brooks emphasizes that death serves as a liberating force, freeing believers from the tyranny of sin, the assaults of Satan, and the afflictions of the world. He assures that in death, one gains perfect freedom from all sorrows, both internal and external, and that the consequences of sin will cease as well. Brooks highlights that while life is filled with tears and suffering, death will bring an end to all pain and sorrow, offering a perfect cure for both body and soul. He encourages listeners to view death not as a loss, but as a transition to a state of holiness and joy in heaven. Ultimately, he poses a thought-provoking question about the benefits of dying to escape the burdens of sin and suffering.
Boasting That Brings Blessing!
By Theodore Epp0The CrossTrue Glory in ChristJHN 12:32ROM 6:71CO 1:312CO 5:17GAL 5:24GAL 6:14EPH 2:8PHP 3:3COL 3:31PE 5:6Theodore Epp emphasizes that the crucifixion of Christ is not merely a historical event but a transformative way of life that leads to resurrection and freedom from sin. He contrasts the self-glory sought by the Judaizers through fleshly accomplishments with the true glory found in the cross of Christ. Epp warns against living a Christian life based on fleshly efforts, urging believers to find their boast in the crucified and risen Savior. The sermon challenges listeners to reflect on what they truly boast about in their lives.
Knowledge
By W.H. Griffith Thomas0JHN 14:20ROM 6:7ROM 8:12CO 9:8EPH 3:12EPH 3:17COL 1:27JAS 4:71PE 3:151JN 1:9W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches about the importance of understanding the fundamental principles of Christianity and being able to explain and defend our faith. He highlights the different aspects of truth throughout Christian history, focusing on Christ as the Divine Redeemer, Perfect Justifier, and Complete Deliverer. The sermon emphasizes the believer's life in the divine grace and blessings of Christ, with a strong emphasis on the believer's relationship with God, assurance of salvation, and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 4:3-5
By St. John Chrysostom0PSA 139:12ECC 1:2MAT 7:1ACT 2:37ROM 6:7ROM 8:27ROM 14:101CO 4:31CO 6:3HEB 4:12John Chrysostom preaches about the dangers of judgment and the importance of humility, highlighting the need to refrain from harshly judging others and to focus on self-reflection. He emphasizes that true judgment belongs to the Lord, who sees the hidden things of darkness and the intentions of the heart. Chrysostom warns against the disease of covetousness and the restless pursuit of wealth, urging listeners to consider the consequences of their actions and to show compassion towards those in need. He encourages a shift in perspective from worldly desires to spiritual gain, reminding that true wealth lies in righteousness and compassion.
The Meaning of the Cross
By Raymond Golsworthy01PE 2:24ROM 6:72CO 5:17GAL 2:20GAL 6:14COL 3:3Raymond Golsworthy preaches about the profound significance of the cross of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the dual aspect of Christ's death as both substitutionary and representative, highlighting the believer's identification with Christ's death and resurrection. He explains how at Calvary, not only did Christ die for us, but we also died in Him, freeing us from the power of sin and allowing us to live in the victory of His resurrection. Golsworthy delves into the transformative power of understanding and embracing the truth of being crucified with Christ, leading to a new creation and a life lived by faith in the Son of God.
The Soul's Death Unto Sin
By William Gadsby0ISA 30:15HOS 2:14JHN 8:36JHN 11:25ROM 5:20ROM 6:7ROM 6:14ROM 7:4ROM 8:33William Gadsby preaches about the profound concept of being dead to sin and freed from its power through the body of Christ. He emphasizes the need for a spiritual death to self and the law, leading to a deep realization of God's grace and mercy. Gadsby highlights the ongoing struggle with sin in the believer's life, but also the ultimate victory and freedom found in Christ. He challenges the notion of continuous joy and perfection, pointing out the necessity of trials and tribulations to deepen one's faith and reliance on God's grace.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
He that is dead is freed from sin - Δεδικαιωται, literally, is justified from sin; or, is freed or delivered from it. Does not this simply mean, that the man who has received Christ Jesus by faith, and has been, through believing, made a partaker of the Holy Spirit, has had his old man, all his evil propensities destroyed; so that he is not only justified freely from all sin, but wholly sanctified unto God? The context shows that this is the meaning. Every instance of violence is done to the whole scope and design of the apostle, by the opinion, that "this text is a proof that believers are not fully saved from sin in this life, because only he that is dead is freed from sin." Then death is his justifier and deliverer! Base and abominable insinuation, highly derogatory to the glory of Christ! Dr. Dodd, in his note on the preceding verse, after some inefficient criticism on the word καταργηθῃ, destroyed, which, he thinks, should be rendered enervated, has the following most unevangelical sentiment: "The body of sin in believers is, indeed, an enfeebled, conquered, and deposed tyrant, and the stroke of death finishes its destruction." So then, the death of Christ and the influences of the Holy Spirit were only sufficient to depose and enfeeble the tyrant sin; but Our death must come in to effect his total destruction! Thus our death is, at least partially, our Savior; and thus, that which was an effect of sin (for sin entered into the world, and death by sin) becomes the means of finally destroying it! That is, the effect of a cause can become so powerful, as to react upon that cause and produce its annihilation! The divinity and philosophy of this sentiment are equally absurd. It is the blood of Christ alone that cleanses from all unrighteousness; and the sanctification of a believer is no more dependent on death than his justification. If it he said, "that believers do not cease from sin till they die;" I have only to say, they are such believers as do not make a proper use of their faith; and what can be said more of the whole herd of transgressors and infidels? They cease to sin, when they cease to breathe. If the Christian religion bring no other privileges than this to its upright followers, well may we ask, wherein doth the wise man differ from the fool, for they have both one end? But the whole Gospel teaches a contrary doctrine.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
For he that is dead--rather, "hath died." is freed--"hath been set free." from sin--literally, "justified," "acquitted," "got his discharge from sin." As death dissolves all claims, so the whole claim of sin, not only to "reign unto death," but to keep its victims in sinful bondage, has been discharged once for all, by the believer's penal death in the death of Christ; so that he is no longer a "debtor to the flesh to live after the flesh" (Rom 8:12).
John Gill Bible Commentary
For he that is dead, is freed from sin. This is not to be understood of a natural or a corporeal death; for this is the effect of sin, and is inflicted by way of punishment for it, on Christless persons; so far is it from being an atonement for sin, as the Jews (t) fancy; besides, there are many persons, who as they die in their sins, they will rise in them; though a natural death is alluded to, when persons are free from those laws and obligations to service and duty they are under whilst living: but here it is to be understood of a spiritual or mystical death, and of persons who are dead to the law, by the body of Christ; dead to sin by the sacrifice and grace of Christ; who are baptized into the death of Christ, and in imitation of him: such are "freed from sin"; not from the being of it; nor from the burden of it; nor from a continual war with it; nor from slips and falls into it; no, not even freed from it, in the most solemn services and acts of religion; but they are freed from the dominion of it, from servitude to it, and also from the guilt of it, and from obligation to punishment on account of it: they are, as it is in the Greek text, and as the Vulgate Latin and Arabic versions read, "justified from sin". (t); see Gill on Rom 5:11.