Exegetical Document on Romans 6 It is difficult to accept the fact that the gift of salvation is free for anyone. People often find it difficult to believe that all one has to do is believe that Jesus is who he said he was/is to receive the gift of salvation. People often see Christianity as a religion rather than a relationship. This view couldn't be further from the truth and distorts a lost person's view of how God sees them. People often think they need to change first to get closer to God, but when you focus on sin you often sin more than you did in the beginning. Instead of running from sin, you should run to Christ because when you run from something you will always run. However, when you run towards something, you eventually rest. When someone runs to Christ we will find His grace. Once someone accepts Christ, they can rest in the grace of God. They are no longer slaves to sin but rather slaves to righteousness because of the grace God gives them. Romans 6:15-18 talks about no longer being slaves to sin but being slaves to righteousness. But what did Paul mean when he wrote this passage? What problems might arise when reading it, and how can we attempt a contemporary application? Some outside sources should be taken into consideration when examining and studying any writing. When doing an exegetical study of any scripture it is important to know the correct methods to use so as not to misunderstand the passage. How to Read the Bible for Its Full Worth is a perfect place to start. The authors of this book begin by saying, “You don't try to discover what no one else has ever seen before.” If one tries to find something never seen before by reading Romans 6 15-18, it will most likely take him further from the true meaning of the passage rather than closer. The author continues to say