What was Paul slanderously accused of teaching in Romans 3 that he still has in mind in Romans 6?
Paul was slanderously reported as teaching and preaching that, because grace abounds, believers could now do as they pleased and continue in sin. In Romans 6 he still has that accusation in mind when he asks whether we should continue in sin so grace may abound, then answers, God forbid.
Les explains that in Romans 6:1 Paul still has on his mind what was written in Romans 3: he was slanderously reported as teaching and preaching that they could now do as they pleased. Paul asks, "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?" In other words, are we to test God's offer of grace by seeing how much we can do and get away with it? His answer is "God forbid!" He then says, "How shall we that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?" The believer is set free and has liberty, but not liberty to go contrary to the Word of God. Liberty is for the believer, and each person must determine between himself and the Lord what his behavior will be in certain areas.
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
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What did Paul mean by 'continue in sin' in Romans 6:1?
When Paul asks 'Shall we continue in sin?' in Romans 6:1, he means: shall we continue to let old Adam have his way and reign as king just because God's grace is greater?