The abuse of good doctrine - Paul's counter to the abuse of the doctrine of grace

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
(Romans 6:1-2)

Introduction:

• Paul's methodical approach in his epistle to the Romans.
• We can abuse doctrines such as: The inspired word, election, love, baptism and grace.
• In Romans 6 the apostle counters the abuse of the doctrine of grace.

1/ What is grace and what is sin ?

2/ Four clear statements the "We should not" regarding sin.

• Continue in it - v1
• Live any longer in it - v2
• Serve it - v6
• Let it reign in our mortal body - v12

3/ Five considerations to help us resist sin .

• Our baptism - v3-5
• Our identifying with Christ's crucifixion, the likeness of his death - v6-7
• Our identifying with Christ's resurrection "Live with him" v8-11 v4, v5 .
• Our members as instruments - v13 & 19
• That we are servants to whom we obey - v13-22 .