Romans 6:4 reads, “Therefore, we have been buried with (Christ) through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.” Of this Scripture, John Piper observes, “One way that our death with Christ works newness of life now is by the effect this death has on our future… Believing this is utterly crucial in experiencing the present power of Christ's resurrection in your life. Believing that our future is gloriously secure and happy in Christ is one way that we experience the power of Christ now to free us from sin.” (desiringGod.org)
Discuss/reflect on Piper’s commentary. How does this belief (that the believer has been buried and raised with Christ) aid us in our sanctification and free us from sin? You can listen to John Piper’s message here.
How does water baptism illustrate a Christian’s experience of “newness of life”?
John 3:5—
Acts 2:38-39—
Ephesians 5:25-26—
Titus 3:5—
Theologically, “newness of life” refers to God’s work of regeneration in the believer. Specifically, what was Christ’s work that makes regeneration a reality? 1 Peter 1:3 and Ephesians 2:4-5.
What is God calling you to believe as a result of this study?
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