When we talk about bettering ourselves, we need to realize that a theology of the cross does not militate against this endeavor but that it places it squarely in the horizontal realm.
Humility kills pride. So “humble yourself before the Lord,” as James writes (Jas 4:10). Kill your pride before it kills the things you love. Subdue it before it gets you into the kind of trouble that may even kill you. Conquer your pride before it defeats you. It’s that simple, but we all know it’s not that easy.
After the glory of our flesh has gone the way of wilted grass and faded flowers, and we’ve long forgotten all our efforts at self-justification, the word of the Lord remains.
Romans 7 is a pivotal chapter in the New Testament.
The Apostle Paul laments that he keeps doing the sinful things that he hates and the good things that wants to do, he doesn't.
Then we discover that the more godly one is, the less one sees oneself to be godly. Funny how that works.
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Romans 6 and into 7: We find that God works salvation in mankind by way of gift and not by works.
What does it mean to be set free from sin and being a slave to God? Is that a good thing to be a slave and what does it mean to be set free into slavery?
God works salvation in us, it is not our doing for the free gift of God is salvation, for sinners.
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Romans 6 continued... BAPTISM!
The Apostle Paul continues to talk about life in Christ and forgiveness and mercy.
- Is baptism more than just a symbol or a Christian ritual?
- Who is at work in baptism, God or man?
- Who chooses whom in salvation?
- Do you choose God or has God chosen you?
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