Being then set free from sin — We may see the apostles method thus far at one view: —
1. Bondage to sin Romans 3:9.
2. The knowledge of sin by the law; a sense of God's wrath; inward death Romans 3:20.
3. The revelation of the righteousness of God in Christ through the gospel Romans 3:21.
4. The centre of all, faith, embracing that righteousness Romans 3:22.
5. Justification, whereby God forgives all past sin, and freely accepts the sinner Romans 3:24.
6. The gift of the Holy Ghost; a sense of Romans 5:5, God's love new inward life Romans 6:4.
7. The free service of righteousness Romans 6:12.