... first christological statement was based on two stages in Jesus" existence; he was son of David in his human descent, and since the resurrection, He is the Son of God (Rom. 1:3-4). At a practical level, this way of seeing Jesus" life and resurrection gave these believers a personal relationship with Jesus as a present reality and not simply a figure of the past. Hence the ... of which we have record is "marantha" ("our Lord, come") addressed to the risen Lord and placing him on the level with Yahweh, Israel's covenant to God (I Cor. 16:22; Rom. 10:9-13) as worthy of worship. This is the...

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... by comparing the original Adam to Jesus Christ (the second Adam). It explains how Christ's death led to salvation for all, just as Adam's one sin brings condemnation to humanity. (Rom. 5:10) The act of the second "Adam" cancelled out the sins of the first "Adam". In the synoptic gospels, little attention is given to mortality. It serves mainly as an ... of Wisdom best anticipates some of the central themes of the New Testament. For Paul too death entered the world as the consequence of the sin of the first man. (Rom. 5:12) In this text, death has the meaning of damnation. Christ however...

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... in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore. (Heb 11:8-12) Abraham was almost 100years old when he was promised a child and his wife was barren (Rom 4:19) but he was not wavered by unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened by his faith and gave glory to God. Because Abraham knew the faith foundations ... Abraham is justified by his faith. Abraham was fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised. This is why "it was accredited to him as righteousness- (Rom 4:21-22). Philippians 3: 9, Paul says that "our righteousness comes from God and is by...

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... into his death; that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in the newness of life- (Rom. 6:3-4). Newness of life, being born again, comes only after being buried in the death of Jesus Christ through baptism. Every individual is born into iniquity and grows up to be ... clear that baptism is essential to man's salvation. Baptism makes disciples (Matt. 28:19), remits sin (Acts 2:38) and washes away sin (Acts 22:16). Baptism brings newness of life (Rom. 6:4). It allows the believer to "out on Christ- (Gal.3:27). It saves us (1Pet...

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