Ep 155: Romans 6 - Can I Keep Sinning Because of Grace?

In this episode of Focused on Christ, host Mike Crump and Pastor Nathan Smith dive into the profound truths of Romans 6. After exploring how we are saved by grace through faith rather than our own righteousness, they tackle a question that has persisted for centuries: If God’s grace abounds where sin increases, should we just keep sinning to give Him more glory?.Inside the Conversation:The Refutation of "Free Grace": The duo discusses the "free grace movement," clarifying that while grace covers all sin, it is never a license to continue in it.A Shift in Affection: Paul’s answer to "Should we continue in sin?" is a resounding "By no means!". Pastor Nathan explains that the mark of a believer is a reoriented heart that no longer wants to live in sin, even when the struggle remains.The Mastery of Sin vs. The Fatherhood of God: Using the imagery of being transferred from an abusive slave master to the household of a loving King, they explore why the process of sanctification takes time and faith.Slaves to Righteousness: Discover what it means to be "free in regards to righteousness" and how the fruit of the Spirit precedes and produces sanctification in the life of a believer.Wages vs. Gifts: A closing look at Romans 6:23—the reality that the only thing we can "earn" is death, while eternal life is a gift that must be received."For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." — Romans 6:23 Connect With Us:Website: focusedonchrist.com Submit a Question: Have questions about Romans or the Christian walk? Reach out through our website! Next Week: Join us as we look at "The Battle Within"—the struggle to do what is right even when we desire to honor God.