Symbolism or Substance? Romans 6:5-14

Has There Been A Time When I Became United to Jesus? Baptism is an outward symbolic demonstration of what happens when one becomes a believerBaptism is an outward symbolic demonstration of what happens when one becomes a believer Something radical takes place when we become followers of JesusSomething radical takes place when we become followers of Jesus

Has There Been A Time When I Became United to Jesus? It is pictured in terms of death and resurrectionIt is pictured in terms of death and resurrection We are somehow mystically and supernaturally brought into union with the experience of the SaviorWe are somehow mystically and supernaturally brought into union with the experience of the Savior

Has There Been A Time When I Became United to Jesus? Symphytoi – one being shares the life, growth, and phases of existence belonging to another.Symphytoi – one being shares the life, growth, and phases of existence belonging to another. 2 Tim. 2:11; Gal. 2:20; Col. 3:32 Tim. 2:11; Gal. 2:20; Col. 3:3 We enter this experience in time by faithWe enter this experience in time by faith

It Sin Being Mortified In My Life? This radical change in our lives will affect our ethical livesThis radical change in our lives will affect our ethical lives We will become people who MORTIFY sin in our lives.We will become people who MORTIFY sin in our lives. Romans 6:2, 6-7, 11-12Romans 6:2, 6-7, 11-12

It Sin Being Mortified In My Life? Am I actively seeking to recognize and kill sin?Am I actively seeking to recognize and kill sin? Are we convicted of sin?Are we convicted of sin? 2 Timothy 3:1-52 Timothy 3:1-5

Is Righteousness Being Cultivated In My Life? The text says not only that we have died with Christ but also that we have been raised with ChristThe text says not only that we have died with Christ but also that we have been raised with Christ We are called, therefore, to live as new beings who are increasingly becoming like Christ to whom we are united.We are called, therefore, to live as new beings who are increasingly becoming like Christ to whom we are united.

Is Righteousness Being Cultivated In My Life? Romans 6:11,13Romans 6:11,13 What does this look like?What does this look like? –Renewing our minds: Romans 12, Phil. 4:8 –Establishing boundaries - Neal McDonough

Is Righteousness Being Cultivated In My Life? Putting on VirtuePutting on Virtue Colossians 3:5-12Colossians 3:5-12 Is this part of your life practice?Is this part of your life practice?