Independence Day Romans 6:18

This post discusses what independence means for the soul.

Independence Day, July 4, reminds us to remember the Declaration of Independence. Although the thirteen colonies declared freedom from English rule, they immediately fashioned the Articles of Confederation. Thus, the Second Continental Congress first declared freedom and then subjected the colonies to a new government.

So, Independence Day reminds us that the colonies changed from being subject to England to being under the Articles of Confederation.

Also, a slightly similar change occurs when a sinner becomes a Christian. Romans 6 teaches that at baptism the subject becomes free from sin, Romans 6:3-4, “Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?  Then Paul likened baptism to the death of Jesus as a death to sin and an experience of a new life.

All things considered, these verses echo what Ananias told Saul (later called Paul) at his conversion when he told him that baptism washed away his sins, Acts 22:16. This baptism comprised the teachings and writings of Paul throughout his life. This message he preached in Rome.

So, the penitent believer like the 13 colonies experiences an independence day from past sins. But, at this instance, he moves from one dominion to another. No longer a slave of sin, the baptized believer becomes the slave of righteousness, Romans 6:17-18.

To the repentant believer, this means that after baptism the Christian makes every effort toward righteousness. He follows the will of God as expressed in the New Testament in the commands of Jesus. It also means that the new Christian feels different as a slave of God’s. He tries daily to live as God desires.

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