Faithful Christian - Wednesday Class

Lesson 4 of 9 January 24, 2019

The class began with a concise review of Lesson 1, reminding participants that all believers are first sanctified and cleansed, moving from a state outside of Christ to one washed clean by His blood. The teacher emphasized setting our affections on heavenly blessings and highlighted biblical models of faithfulness—Moses, Jesus, and even the faithful nature of God—while noting that Hebrews 11 offers a rich catalogue of faithful lives. Transitioning to Lesson 2, titled “A New Walk as a New Man,” the focus shifted to Romans 6:1‑5. The instructor carefully examined Paul’s rhetorical questions about sin and grace, illustrating the danger of using grace as a license to continue in sin. By explaining baptism as burial with Christ, the teacher clarified that believers are now dead to sin and called to walk in the newness of life, mirroring Christ’s resurrection. The discussion probed the practical implications of being dead to sin, inviting participants to consider how this truth should transform their daily choices and motivate a sincere desire to serve God rather than merely fulfill duty.

Romans 6:1-5

What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? May it never be. How shall we who died to sin live in it? Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into his death?