The Whole Counsel of God Romans, Chapter 6
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Oct 21, 2019 This episode unpacks St. Paul's teachings on the relationship between sin and grace. It emphasizes baptism as the pivotal moment that signifies dying to sin and being reborn in Christ. The discussion reveals how baptism breaks the grip of sin, ushering in a transformative new life. Listeners explore the biblical roots of mortality and the ongoing battle with sinful tendencies. Finally, the importance of choosing righteousness over sin is highlighted as the key to unlocking true freedom.
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Purpose of the Torah
- Paul explains that the Torah's purpose was to increase awareness of sin, not to encourage it.
- This awareness, coupled with the Torah's sacrificial system, provides a means for repentance and reconciliation with God.
Baptism and New Life
- Baptism signifies dying to sin and rising to a new life in Christ.
- Just as Christ died and resurrected, baptism symbolizes a spiritual death and rebirth.
Eternal Life Begins Now
- Eternal life, according to Paul, begins at baptism and continues into eternity, not just after physical death.
- This new life, initiated through baptism, marks the beginning of the Kingdom of God within us.