Romans 6:23

Pastor Jason Jones’ sermon from Romans 6:23 explains the true meaning of Passion Week by contrasting the consequences of sin with God’s gracious gift in Christ. He emphasizes that all people are sinners, spiritually dead and deserving eternal separation from God—the “wages of sin is death.” Passion Week, therefore, is not about cultural traditions like eggs, outfits, or meals, but about facing the reality of our sin and helplessness. The good news is that God offers a “gift” we cannot earn: eternal life through Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. Using images like drowning in the ocean or escaping a sinking ship by getting into a lifeboat, he stresses that true belief means entrusting yourself to Christ, not just agreeing with facts about Him. The sermon closes with an invitation to be saved, to recommit to Christ, or to pray and then go share this gospel with others, rejoicing that Christ became sin for us so we might become righteous in Him.