Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 6:18
Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.Being then set free from sin — We may see the apostles method thus far at one view: - Chap. Ver1. Bondage to sin Romans 3:92. The knowledge of sin by the law; a sense of God's wrath; inward death Romans 3:203. The revelation of the righteousness of God in Christ through the gospel Romans 3:214. The centre of all, faith, embracing that righteousness Romans 3:225. Justification, whereby God forgives all past sin, and freely... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 6:17
But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.The form of doctrine into which ye have been delivered — Literally it is, The mould into which ye have been delivered; which, as it contains a beautiful allusion, conveys also a very instructive admonition; intimating that our minds, all pliant and ductile, should be conformed to the gospel precepts, as liquid metal, take the figure of the mould into which they... read more