Introduction to Romans 6: part 5 - Application

Looking at some of the application points from this passage; first of all, it is a constant reminder to that, as believers, sin no longer has a hold on us. However, even though we are saved by God’s grace Jesus Christ’s redemptive work, sin is still alive all around us. Sin can still affect our mortal, fleshy body which is still part of the old man (Rom. 6:12). However, since now we are no longer slaves to sin and have been freed from its death grip, we have Christ’s power, fueled by receiving the Holy Spirit, to turn away from sinful desires and control the desires of the flesh and use them for good. For all human desires, wants and needs are inherently good because God gave them to us when he made us and called it good (Gen. 1:27, 31). It is the sinful nature of man that allows those desires to be fulfilled by sinful ways.

How do you see this Scripture applied to your current life?