Throughout April, our journey through Romans 6 pressed one clear truth into our hearts: because of union with Christ, the believer is no longer who they once were. In “Because He Lives… You Don’t Stay Dead” (Romans 6:3–11), we saw that Christ’s resurrection is not only something we celebrate, but something we participate in spiritually. We were buried with Him, raised with Him, and called to walk in newness of life. That truth led naturally into “Dead Men Don’t Take Orders” (Romans 6:12–14), where Paul reminded us that sin is no longer our master, and we are no longer obligated to obey the old voice that once ruled us. In Christ, the chains have been broken, and believers are now called to present themselves to God as those alive from the dead.

That foundation carried us into deeper self-examination. In “Who’s Your Master?” (Romans 6:15–18), we were confronted with the reality that no one lives in neutral ground, because everyone serves someone. Our obedience reveals who truly rules our hearts. Then in “What Is Your Life Producing?” (Romans 6:19–23), Paul challenged us to examine the fruit of our lives. Sin always produces shame and death, but surrender to God produces righteousness, sanctification, and life. Together, these messages reminded us that salvation is more than forgiveness, it is transformation. Because He lives, you don’t stay dead… because sin is no longer your master, you don’t keep taking orders from it… and because you now belong to Christ, your life should begin producing fruit that reflects Him.