From Gods perspective, those who receive Jesus as Savior and accept His sacrifice for their sin are crucified right alongside Him. Their old self, puffed up with pride and riddled with sin, is put to death, and a new spotless Spirit takes up residence within. Baptism is a symbolic act representing that transition from death to life. Not only does it symbolize Jesus death, burial, and resurrection; it also reflects our own experience of being buried with the crucified Christ and raised to walk in newness of life. In our new life, we are free from bondage to sinful habits, harmful attitudes, and hurtful speech; the power of sin is cancelled. But daily life doesnt always reflect spiritual reality, and were left wondering why. When we cant seem to meet godly expectations, we try harder to do right. In redeeming us, Christ became our life. He lives in us through His indwelling Spirit, and He will live through us if we allow Him to do so. When Hes the center of our life-when we eagerly read Scripture, pray that His will be done, and seek to follow in His way-we change for the better. That is walking in newness of life.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 23:22:34 +0000
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