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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]. |
Bible Question: It's my contention that Paul is talking about baptism in view of sanctification here in Romans 6:4 when you look at the whole chapter in context. Is that accurate, or is he speaking of baptism in regards to justification/obtaining salvation? |
Bible Answer: Huron: The most common exegesis of this Romans 6:4 (see also 6:3) passage is that Paul was using baptism in a metaphorical sense, much the same as in the phrase 'immersed in his work'; therefore, water baptism is not being referred to. See also 1 Cor. 6:17; Gal. 3:27; 1 Peter 3:21; 1 John 1:3; 1 Cor. 10:2. Baptismal regeneration/justification is not Paul's thesis here at all. --Hank |