The apostle, having shown in the preceding chapter, that the doctrines of grace do not give liberty to sin, but on the contrary are productive of holiness, in this chapter first illustrates and confirms his position that we are not under the law, but under grace, and shows the consequences of this change in our relation to God. While under the law, we brought forth fruit unto sin ; when under grace, we bring forth fruit unto right- eousness. This occupies the first section, vs. 1 — 6. The second, vs.
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