feel that I am a Christian, nevertheless. I have been baptized, and
know that I believe." And the old man sat down.

"Well, we have not discussed our chapter very much," said Robert. "Has
any one any explanation to give?"

People glanced at Peter, but it was evident that he was about through
for the evening. Robert then rose, and said:

"Friends, this sixth chapter of Romans is full of proof-texts favoring
holiness of life. Paul asks, 'Shall we continue in sin, that grace
may abound?' 'God forbid,' he answers. And then Paul asks a most
significant and conclusive question, 'How shall we, that are dead to
sin, live any longer therein?' Mark the words, 'dead to sin.' What
could Paul mean, except that we are to become dead to sin?

"Now, notice verse 6, please, 'Knowing this, that our old man is
crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that
henceforth we should not serve sin.' Crucifixion means death. The 'old
man,' which means the old fleshly, sinful life, is to be killed, so
that he may no longer dominate the life. Praise God!"

When Robert said these last words all in the house looked at him.
They were not used to such expressions. Robert was a little surprised
himself, as that was the first time he had ever said them. But his
heart was full of heavenly joy. He knew God saved him.

"Now, shall we notice verse 16 and down to the twentieth? We
necessarily must serve God or Satan; we yield our members, such as the
tongue or the hands, to do evil, or to do good. And to whom we yield