romans 6-7

For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. Romans 6:5
paul urges believers to die to their old-selves, meaning that they would no longer be in sin, because Christ's death defeated sin and his resurrection defeats death. this is speaking directly to those who believe in a cheap grace (Romans 6:15)- if they have any idea what their sin leads to, it would only make sense to avoid it. if they were truly living in Christ, they would know the severity of their sin and repent, not only asking for forgiveness, but also turning away from their mistakes.
For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:14
as Christians, we have a hope that when we are perfected in Christ Jesus, all sin in ourselves will be triumphed over. and it is by the grace of God that we are saved (Ephesians 2:8-9)!
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
although we deserve death, because all have sinned, God has given His Son as a propitiation for our unrighteousness so that we may have everlasting life. i can't wait for eternity! however, in this life, i pray that God will use me to spread the gospel so that more people follow our Lord.
Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to him who has been raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God. Romans 7:4
we were slaves of sin, serving the devil, before we were bought by the blood of the Lamb- the only worthy sacrifice able to satisfy the wrath of God. and now that we are purchased, we are slaves of righteousness under the righteous Master.
For sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed me. So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good. Romans 7:11-12
the law brought death and wrath to all men, because all have broken it- in fact, the written law provoked rebellion, because sin corrupts the will of humans to live and encourages that which is the only end of itself. however, this does not mean God intended evil through making the law, which is perfect and holy. instead, the law was given to men to lead them to one conclusion: only Christ could be without sin and therefore, trusting in Him as Savior is the only way. this also means that Christians must follow Jesus in example and must uphold the law (Romans 3:31).
For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. Romans 7:18
there are two views to this section in Romans 7- paul is talking of himself as a believer, in which case all Christians struggle with sin continually although they are born-again and considered to be slaves of righteousness. or paul is referring to himself before he came to know Christ, in this case, he would be speaking of the moralists who try to do what is right, but are unable to, because they serve their flesh. personally, i do not think either view contradicts the other and both are equally valid points. in both cases, paul makes it very clear that sin is the root cause of any fruitless actions or anything that bears fruit for death (Romans 7:5).
Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. Romans 7:24-25
because of these verses, i am more inclined to hold the first interpretation- that paul was speaking of believers- because i do not believe in sinless perfection at the justification stage. i believe that past, present, and future sins are no longer counted at justification, but Christians must go through sanctification, here trusting in Jesus more and more, to be made Christ-like. therefore, i pray that my Lord Jesus would send the Holy Spirit into my soul, so that we may become one. cleanse me and guide me, God.