Exposition of Romans 6:1-14 (3)

Let it be clearly borne in mind, dear reader, that the apostle is championing the gospel truth in these verses, that where sin abounded grace did much more abound. The truth of the glad-tidings of salvation is that they, who have received much grace of forgiveness of sins, are also thankful for much. We have but to call to mind the woman, who was a sinner, and who comes to anoint Jesus' feet in the house of Simon, the leper. This woman did not cease to wash Jesus' feet with her tears of...