Romans: God’s Gospel of Grace series 2

12 October 2025 - Romans: God’s Gospel of Grace series 2; The Gospel’s Power: Freedom from Sin, Slavery to Righteousness. In Romans 6:1-23, God’s grace sets us free! Paul explains how the gospel breaks sin’s power and calls us into a new life of serving God. Discover the freedom and joy of living as God’s people. (Note: study questions for the message are released on the church’s sermon page on the Monday after each sermon, and to find them, go here and scroll until you find the Sunday listed: https://wcc.org.au/podcasts/media/series.) 

 

Comprehension Questions 

  1. In Romans 6:1-2, Paul addresses a potential misunderstanding about grace. What is the question he asks, and how does he respond to it? 
  1. In Romans 6:6-7, Paul explains what happens to the believer's old self. What does it mean that the "old self" was crucified with Christ, and how does this relate to freedom from sin? 
  1. In Romans 6:20-22, Paul contrasts being a slave to sin with being a slave to righteousness. What are the outcomes of each type of slavery? 

 

Going Deeper Questions 

  1. In Romans 6:3-5, Paul speaks of believers being united with Christ in His death and resurrection. What does this union mean for how Christians live in the present and the future? 
  1. In Romans 6:11-14, Paul instructs believers to consider themselves "dead to sin but alive to God." How does this mindset impact the way Christians respond to temptation and live out their faith? 
  1. In Romans 6:17-18, Paul celebrates that believers have been set free from sin and have become obedient from the heart. How does this transformation illustrate the work of God's grace in a believer’s life? 
  1. In Romans 6:23, Paul summarises the chapter with a contrast between the wages of sin and the gift of God. How does this verse encapsulate the gospel message, and what does it reveal about God's character? 

 

Personal Application Questions 

  1. Reflecting on Romans 6:4, where Paul describes walking in "newness of life," how does this idea shape your understanding of what it means to live as a Christian daily? 
  1. Considering Romans 6:12-13, how can you actively present yourself to God as an instrument of righteousness in your relationships, work, or personal life? 
  1. Reflecting on Romans 6:19, how can you practically offer yourself more fully to God as a servant of righteousness in your daily life? 
  1. Considering the gift of eternal life described in Romans 6:23, how does this assurance of God’s promise influence your perspective on challenges and your motivation to live faithfully?