Now, if dead with Christ, believe that also you live with Him. * Live with is one word which speaks of living, continuing in life with someone. From this we see the concept of walking and abiding in truth comparable to living with Christ. Paul writes, " if we die together we also will live together. " * Such speaks of the truth revealed through the teachings of baptism, and what I will write about today to help you Believe that you have died with Him, also to believe you live with Him. For those dead; justified from sin. Now, if dead with Christ, believe that also you live with Him . * In this verse, " justified from sin, " is often translated as " set free from sin ," but the word "set free" really means justified. While, through justification comes freedom Paul is saying we are justified from sin, and that if we are justified we participate in His death, his blood cleanses us from all sin, thus we are justified by His blood. He...
When we bear fruit, after being deeply rooted, and growing up truth in love, the love of God is fulfilled.