Free group study handout
Romans 6: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Romans 6 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
Paul begins by asking if believers should continue in sin to increase grace, and he firmly states, 'May it never be!' (vv. 1-2).
Key verse
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 (WEB)
Outline
- Romans 6:1–2 Question of Continuing in Sin
- Romans 6:3–5 Baptism and Union with Christ
- Romans 6:6–11 Freedom from Sin's Bondage
- Romans 6:12–14 Living Under Grace
- Romans 6:15–19 Servants of Righteousness
- Romans 6:20–22 Result of Righteousness
- Romans 6:23 Conclusion on Wages and Gifts
Discussion questions
- In v2, why does Paul say 'May it never be' regarding continuing in sin?
- What does Paul mean by 'united with him in the likeness of his death' in v5?
- Paul's statement in v14 about sin not having dominion: how does this contrast with living under law?
- In v19, why does Paul mention 'human terms' when discussing servanthood to righteousness?
- When have you felt 'alive to God' in a specific moment, as mentioned in v11?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Romans 6: Romans 12, Galatians 2, Romans 8.
Before next time: read Romans 7.