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NASB | Romans 6:4 Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 6:4 We have therefore been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory and power of the Father, we too might walk habitually in newness of life [abandoning our old ways]. |
Subject: When does newness of life start? |
Bible Note: All I know is what I read in my bible. Nicodemus knew who Jesus was and Jesus told him he must be born again (baptized) to enter the kingdom of God. When John the Baptist came preaching repent of your sins and be baptized and those who believe in the gospel of Christ did so. In John 3:14 gives the example And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up. 15 that whoever believes (start in Matthew and read what every person who believed did, they were baptized immediately) may in him have eternal life. Read Numbers 21:6 it explains what JOhn 3:14 means. Notice that IF they believed they would look up to the bronze serpent (reprented the righteousness of Christ on a cross)and IF they didn't believe and look up they died. Look in the book of Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, "Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and you shall receive the gift of the HOly Spriit. 41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and there were added that day about three thousand souls. Continue to read one example after another in the book of Acts. The word "believe" is an action word. And if you look closely you will see the verse John 3:16 is quoted out of context. This is not just saying I believe Jesus is the Son of God, or I except Jesus as my Lord and Savior, the example is very clear. If you believe you will repent of your sins (breaking the Ten Commandments of God) and be baptized into the kingdom of God. You will be born of the Spirit. |