Romans 6:6&7
"6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
7 For he that is dead is freed from sin."
One of the most important milestones in the life of a Christian is baptism. When we are baptized, an indelible mark is made on our soul. This mark signifies a permanent transformation and dedication of the individual to God.
This ritual is seen as a washing away of original sin and a NEW BIRTH into the life of Christ. Yesterday's verses taught us that believers are united with Christ in His death and resurrection. The death Paul refers to is NOT physical but spiritual, symbolizing the END of the OLD WAY of life and the beginning of a NEW life in Christ. The resurrection signifies the new life that believers now live, characterized by righteousness and holiness.
Today's verses state that our old self, which was controlled by sin, was crucified with Christ. This means that we are no longer under the power of sin. The old self, or the old nature, is seen as being done away with, so that we are no longer slaves to sin. AND! The one who has died is freed from sin. This is a reference to the death of Christ, which not only paid the penalty for sin but also broke the power of sin over those who have died with Christ spiritually. Just as death releases a person from the claims of earthly masters, so too does the death of Christ release believers from the mastery of sin. Together, these verses emphasize that through faith in Christ, believers experience a spiritual death to sin and a new life in Christ, free from the power of sin. AMEN!!!
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