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.

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