In Romans chapter 3, it is concluded that mankind, having fallen short of the glory of God, has been condemned as sinners. Chapter 4 assures the reader that he has been justified by faith. Chapter 5 says where sin abounded, grace abounded much more. Knowing that this statement could be misunderstood, Paul addresses two questions the reader may have about the grace of God in chapter 6:
1. Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?
2. Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace?
By no means! We, as God’s people who have experienced His grace, should have these 3 responses: