Episode 975
What if the prison door you keep rattling has already been taken off its hinges? We open Romans 6 and trace a bold claim: grace doesn’t excuse sin, it breaks its power. From the image of baptism to the language of slavery and freedom, we unpack how identity in Christ turns into daily choices that actually feel like life.
We start by grounding the story of Romans—why Paul’s letter reads like the clearest roadmap to the gospel—and then drill into the heartbeat of chapter 6. Baptism becomes a living picture of dying with Christ and rising with him, not a ritual that saves but a sign that tells the truth about who we are now. That new identity reframes everything: sin is no longer master, and our bodies can become instruments for good. We talk through practical ways to present our eyes, words, time, and attention to God so obedience shifts from pressure to friendship.
We also tackle a tension many Christians feel: the fear that one stumble ruins everything versus the shrug that says grace makes holiness optional. Romans 6 won’t let us pick either. Jesus paid for our past, present, and future sin, and that security fuels a real pursuit of holiness that leads to joy. If the wages of sin are still death, the gift of God is still life—eternal life that starts now in choices that align with freedom.
If this resonates, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs courage for a fresh start, and leave a review to help others find the show. What’s one step toward freedom you’ll take today?
We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.)
Contact us-
Ask a Question
Send Encouragement
Take a Next Step-
SOAP Bible Study Method.
Bible Reading Plan.
Free Weekly Newsletter.
Socials-
Facebook.
Instagram.
X.
YouTube.
The More We Dig. The More We Find.
Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT).
Copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation.
Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Published on 6 hours ago
If you like Podbriefly.com, please consider donating to support the ongoing development.
Donate