Introduction to Romans 6: part 1

The book of Romans has been referred to as a good place to start reading for new Christians after reading through the Gospels (see reference below). Perhaps one reason Romans is a good place to dive into (or routinely come back to) is that one of the Apostle Paul’s common analogies to get his message across is to use the act of baptism to describe the Christian’s relationship with Christ. Another common way in Scripture to relate to readers or hearers of the Word, especially for Paul in his letter to the Roman church, is to portray his message through a question and answer session, anticipating what his audience will say before they say it in response to what they might be thinking.

Romans 6:1-11 is a very easy passage for new Christians to relate to, and even for seasoned
Christians who need to be reminded of what their life in Christ means and how they should be living. The passage’s first 10 verses leads to its main theme, much like a conclusion to a mystery novel. It hits home to those who are believers in Christ Jesus; they are dead to sin and alive in Christ.

We'll discuss this passage at length throughout the next several posts.

References:
"Where Is a Good Place to Start Reading the Bible?" GotQuestions.org. Got Questions Ministries, 2002-2015. Web. 12 Jan. 2015.