Introduction of Romans 6: part 4

As stated before, taking the passage clause by clause, we can further break down the message to see the relationships between death and life, being slaves to sin versus having freedom in Christ. Let's now look at the second half of the passage:

Clause-by-clause representation completed by blog author

Paul relates us to Christ as having a similar salvation; we were crucified and brought back to life with Him (6:6-8). Prior to being saved from a life and death situation, believers are sinning in their selfishness, pride and lusts leading to their death (cf. 6:12, 6:23). Believers in Christ have been freed from sin’s death grip and have been made free through Christ’s redeeming work (6:6-7, 11). As Christ was raised from the dead, so too for those who believe are alive and have been made new (6:4).

Reference:
Vincent, Marvin Richardson. Word Studies in the New Testament. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1887. Print.