... like Christ in our imitation of Him (1 Cor. 11:1). Believers are in union with the Father and the Holy Spirit (John 14:23; 17:12; Rom. 8:4-6, 9, 16). Justification is a forensic or legal concept, it is also occurs instantaneously. It is a legal verdict given by God whereby he declares sinners ... the imputed righteousness of Christ (Zech. 3:1-5; Acts 10:36). It is not on the basis of personal worth, merit or pedigree (Ps. 130:3; Rom. 3:10; Gal 3:12). Justification is imputed, not infused. Jesus is the means of justification and faith (Acts 13:39). The results of Justification ... forgiv...

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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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... 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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... those of the circumcision (Col. 4:14) , and his style suggests that he was a Greek. Hence he cannot be identified with Lucius the prophet of Acts 13:1 , nor with Lucius of Rom.16:21 , who was cognates of St. Paul. As a doctor, Luke was a man of science, and as a Greek and Gentile Christian (the only known Gentile author in the New Testament ... ...

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... newness of Christian worship "I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship" (Rom 12:1) Christian worship, the work of Christ the Priest, With which man becomes associated, displays a very special character which radically distinguishes it from every other form of worship. It can ... ...

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