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The Meaning of Romans 6:23

Today's question is, what does it mean that the wages of sin is death? In this video I'll answer that question from a biblical perspective. Then afterwards, as always, I'll share some helpful resources, so stick around until the end.

Romans chapter 6 verse 23 says, For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. At its core, sin is rebellion against God. Our sin separates us from God, the Creator and Sustainer of life.

Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life

Jesus said, I am the way, and the truth, and the life, John chapter 14 verse 6. God is known as the Great I Am. Life is in God. So when we sin and become separated from God, we become separated from true life.

Therefore, perforce, we experience death. Three points of clarification are needed. First, sin does not necessarily result in physical death right away. Romans chapter 6 is not telling us that when we sin we will physically die.

Rather, it is referring to spiritual death. Second, when we are saved in Christ, we are rescued from ultimate spiritual death and brought into ultimate spiritual life. Paul told the Romans, The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans chapter 6 verse 23. Third, even believers' sins will still result in a type of spiritual death. Though we are rescued from the ultimate penalty of sin, eternal separation from God, we are not exempt from the natural consequences of a broken relationship with the Father.

Spiritual Death and the Consequences of Sin

When we sin, we experience the symptoms of spiritual death. We may feel guilty, empty, confused, or disconnected from God. We act as the unrighteous rather than as the righteous. Our sin, even as believers, hurts the heart of God and grieves His Spirit.

Ephesians chapter 4 verse 30. Though it does not sever our relationship with Him, our sin does put a barrier between.

Us.

Think of a child and a parent. When a child disobeys, the relationship with his parent is strained. The parent still loves the child and still has the child's best interests at heart. The child never stops belonging to the parent.

However, the child may experience some consequences, mistrust, discipline, a sense of guilt, and.

The like.

The relationship is ultimately restored, but generally, pain comes first. So it is with us and God. When we rebel against God's rule in our lives, we rebel against the life, and therefore experience death, a brokenness resulting in pain.

Restoration, the Prodigal Son, and the Hope of Return

When we return to God, we are also restored to spiritual life, communing with God, a sense of purpose, righteousness, freedom, etc. The rejoicing father in the parable of the prodigal son said it best, This son of mine was dead and is alive again.

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