Wesley's Explanatory Notes on Romans 6:18

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Being then set free from sin - We may see the apostles method thus far at one view: - 1\. Bondage to sin Rom 3:9. 2\. The knowledge of sin by the law; a sense of God's wrath; inward death Rom 3:20. 3\. The revelation of the righteousness of God in Christ through the gospel Rom 3:21. 4\. The centre of all, faith, embracing that righteousness Rom 3:22. 5\. Justification, whereby God forgives all past sin, and freely accepts the sinner Rom 3:24. 6\. The gift of the Holy Ghost; a sense of Rom 5:5, God's love new inward life Rom 6:4. 7\. The free service of righteousness Rom 6:12. Romans 6:19

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