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Bible Essentials

Romans 6:1-14

Jesus’ Resurrection Conquers Death

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Opening

  • Share life updates
  • Review highs and lows of the week
  • Share prayer requests and praises

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Icebreaker

  • What is something in your life that you feel controls you that you want to be set free from?

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Romans 6:1-14

  • Read the passage
  • What is the context for this passage?
    • Written by Paul to the church in Rome
    • People are sinners and have a natural desire to sin.
    • Sin earns us God’s wrath and judgment.
    • We can only be righteous if we receive Christ’s righteousness.
    • Even though Christ’s death covers our sins, this doesn’t give us the right to sin as much as we want.

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Romans 6:1-14

  • Read the passage again, in a different version if available.
  • Summarize the passage in your own words.

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What does the passage say about God?

  • God gives grace to sinners.
  • Jesus suffered death, but he was also raised from the dead.
  • God’s glory provided the power to raise Jesus from the dead.
  • Jesus is no longer controlled by death.
  • Jesus lives his life to glorify God.

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What does the passage say about people?

  • If we have accepted Christ, we are dead to sin.
  • If we have accepted Christ, we are united with him.
  • If we have accepted Christ, we will live with him.
  • If we have accepted Christ, we are alive to God.
  • We are commanded not to participate in evil or wickedness.
  • If we have accepted Christ, we are to be instruments of righteousness for God.

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What does the passage say about God’s plan?

  • God’s plan is that forgiven people will not be slaves to sin.
  • God’s plan is that those who believe in Jesus join in his death.
  • God’s plan is that those who believe in Jesus receive new life.
  • God’s plan is that baptism is a symbol of being dead to sin and alive in Christ.
  • God’s plan is that Jesus’ death was once for all people.
  • God’s plan is that those who are in Christ Jesus will offer themselves to God.

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Discussion

  • How does the passage fit into the overarching story of the Bible?
    • This passage highlights the battle between sin and death vs. grace and life.
    • This passage highlights that Jesus’ resurrection conquers death.
    • If we truly understand and accept what Jesus did for us on the cross, we will realize we can no longer pursue sin.

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Discussion

  • What else strikes you about this passage?
  • How does the passage affect how you view God? How you view yourself?
  • How does this passage affect how you will live your life?