After The Fact: Mystical Union and Romans 6 with Dr. Stephen Yuille

Nov 2, 2021

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

The Mystical Union With Christ

03:15 • 3min

Water Baptism

06:11 • 2min

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Stephen Yuille to answer the question: What is mystical union and how is it at play in Romans 6:1-11?

Questions Covered in This Episode:

What is mystical union and how is it at play in Romans 6:1-11?
In what way am I united to Jesus in death and resurrection?
Is our union with Christ affected at baptism?

Helpful Definitions:

Mystical Union with Christ: What it means for Christ to baptize us with the Holy Spirit into His body, whereby we become one with Christ.
- Puritans like to describe it as an indissoluble union whereby we are one with Christ in God's estimation.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Yuille is Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of several books, including but not limited to: William Perkins: Architect of Puritanism, A Hope Deferred: The Blessings of Adoption, and The Inner Sanctum of Puritan Piety: John Flavel’s Doctrine of Mystical Union with Christ.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Romans 6:1-11

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