Shall We Continue In Sin?

Shall We Continue In Sin

Dr. Angelo R Moe

As we prepare to delve into the ministry of Restoration, we have to come to grips with the hold sin has or has had on us. If true deliverance is what we want, "Shall We Continue In Sin?"

SHALL WE CONTINUE IN SIN?

Romans 6: 1-2

1. What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? 2. God forbid. How shall we, that are dead in sin, live any longer therein?

Another year has come and gone. I wonder if you, like me, have had to wrestle with the idea of sin.  Yes, there have been times in my life where I gave into sin and after sinning felt like I let God down as well as myself. Sin causes you to disturb the relationship that you have with God that only forgiveness and a repentant heart can cure. The question that we need to ask ourselves is, “Shall we continue in sin?”

In this passage from the book of Romans, Paul is asking a question to the believer. However in this scripture lesson Paul is also introducing God’s threefold method leading to sanctification. He first tells us that we must Know in verses 1-10, then he tells us we must Reckon in verse 11, then finally we must Yield in verses 12-23. Paul reminds the believer that once you have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal savior sin is not an option.

As believers you and I must be aware of the “Sound of Sin.” These are the things in our past that we used to do—or better yet—liked to do. The devil can only tempt you with sin, because Christ has given you power over sin through the Holy Spirit.

When sin raises her ugly head, remember you have been crucified with Christ, you have been resurrected with Christ and lastly you are both dead and alive. Yes, you are dead to your previous life (sin), yet alive in Christ.

If we are going to advance the Kingdom of God we must resolve that there can be no place for sin in our lives. It is important that we take the time to develop a strong relationship with Jesus Christ by spending time in His word and by meditating on it day and night. It is only then, that our former sin becomes a testimony of what God can do in the life of the believer. Shall we continue in sin? Of course not.