Why does old Adam not have dominion over believers under grace?
Old Adam does not have dominion over believers because they are not under law but under grace. Grace frees them from the Judaic legal system, and salvation comes by believing Christ died and rose, plus nothing. The indwelling Holy Spirit and Christ as head enable them to live above old Adam’s desires.
Les explains that when God introduced the gospel of grace, Gentiles were no longer subject to the Judaic system or the legalism of Judaism. They were set free, and their gospel is simply believing that Christ died and rose again, plus nothing for salvation. But that does not mean believers stop there. Les stresses that they have been created unto good works, so they should not give in to old Adam. They now live above old Adam’s desires because they have the indwelling Holy Spirit and Christ Himself becoming the head of their daily living. Therefore, old Adam’s dominion is broken because the believer is not under law but under grace. For over 1900 years, God has been dealing with the whole human race, including Israel, on the basis of His grace, though few people truly understand it.
For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
More Questions
Why won't old Adam have dominion over a believer?
Old Adam will not have dominion over you because you are not under law but under grace.
What is 'old Adam' in Romans 6:14?
In Romans 6:14, 'old Adam' and 'old sin nature' are synonyms and can be used interchangeably.