Romans 6:15

“What then? shall we sin, etc..] Does it follow from hence, that therefore we may sin, and go on and continue in it, because we are not under the law, but under grace? here the apostle meets with an objection of the adversary, saying, that if men are not under the law, and are free from all obligation to it, then they may live as they list; nor can they be chargeable with sin, or that be objected to them; since where there is no law, there is no transgression, and sin is not imputed where there is no law; and if they are under grace, or in the love and favour of God, from which there is no separation, then they cannot be damned, do what they will: but this objection proceeds upon a mistaken…”

“What then? . . . Know ye not--it is a dictate of common sense.”

“What then? shall we sin ... - The apostle proceeds to notice an objection which might be suggested. “If Christians are not under the law, which forbids all sin, but are under grace, which pardons sin, will it not follow that they will feel themselves released from obligation to be holy? Will they not commit sin freely, since the system of grace is one which contemplates pardon, and which will lead them to believe that they may be forgiven to any extent?” This Consequence has been drawn by many professing Christians; and it was well therefore, for the apostle to guard against it. God forbid - Note, Romans 3:4. return to 'Top of Page'”

“6:15 set us free from the law: The law of Moses was the governing power of the old covenant era. Believers now live under the governing power of Christ himself.”

“What: Rom 3:9 shall we: Rom 6:1, Rom 6:2; Co1 9:20, Co1 9:21; Co2 7:1; Gal 2:17, Gal 2:18; Eph 2:8-10; Tit 2:11-14; Jde 1:4 Romans 6:16”