Romans 6:6

Chinese Bible Wenli 1823 (Traditional) (米憐文理《神天聖書》)

吾輩知吾舊人同被釘十字架、以毀罪之身、致吾再弗役罪。

这是什么意思？

This verse from Romans chapter 6 says that when we follow Jesus, our old way of life with sin is like being crucified and ends. It means we don't have to keep doing bad things anymore because we are new people in Christ.

儿童解释

Imagine you had a favorite toy that always made you feel sad or do naughty things. Now imagine that toy got broken, but then you got an even better toy that makes you happy and kinder. That's like when Jesus changes us!

历史背景

The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Rome around AD 57-58. He was addressing a community of Jewish and Gentile believers who were struggling with living according to their newfound faith.

今日应用

Imagine someone used to be addicted to smoking but then decided to quit because they joined a health-conscious group. They leave behind the old habit, just like this verse talks about leaving behind sinful habits through Jesus.

主题

• salvation
• sin
• transformation
• faith
• new life
• old nature

相关经文

• Romans 6:4
• Galatians 2:20
• Colossians 3:9-10
• Ephesians 4:22-24
• Romans 8:1

常见问题

What does 'the body of sin' mean?

'The body of sin' refers to our former sinful nature, the habits and desires that drove us toward wrongdoing before we accepted Christ.

How can we ensure we do not serve sin after accepting Christ?

To avoid serving sin, it’s important to read God's word, pray regularly, join a community of believers for support, and practice good habits that align with Christian values.

Who wrote Romans 6:6?

Romans was written by the Apostle Paul, one of the key figures in early Christianity who spread the message of Jesus Christ across the Roman Empire.

What is the overall theme of Romans chapter 6?

The main theme of Romans chapter 6 is about the freedom from sin that comes with baptism and living a new life in Christ, emphasizing transformation and liberation from sinful behavior.