Pastor Brent begins by reviewing where we’ve been and previewing where we’re going in the book of Romans. We need a power from the outside to save us, and Christianity is about following the Person of Christ, not a set of ideas. This passage shows us the “True Function of the Law” (5:20-21); “Good News of Union with Christ” (6:1-7); and “Living for a New Master” (6:8-14). The gospel redeems us from the penalty of sin and frees us from the power of sin, but we still live with the presence of sin. Pastor Brent explains the symbolism of baptism as highlighted in this text and invites some from our church family to be baptized on Resurrection Sunday this year! He ends with a thorough explanation of how the gospel is the only answer to the two extremes of legalism (e.g., “God is holy. Beware!”) and license (e.g., “God is love. Be free!”). In the gospel, God is holy and loving. REJOICE!