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NASB | Colossians 2:12 having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 2:12 having been buried with Him in baptism and raised with Him [to a new life] through [your] faith in the working of God, [as displayed] when He raised Christ from the dead. |
Bible Question:
This is a cross reference from Romans 6:4. Now in Romans chapter 6 he is talking about sanctification. Here in Colossians chapter two, Paul doesn't appear to be when you look at this verse and include up to verse 14. My hunch is that baptism doesn't provide justification, but this verse does seem to point at justification. Secondly, how can you tell when the word baptism means "with water", and when it means "with the Holy Spirit". I appreciate all views on this, whether you agree with me or not. Regards, Huron |
Bible Answer: We were justified at Calvary, by Jesus' death on the cross. Baptism is an outward show that we, as Believers, make to God and to the world to say that our "old man" has died with Christ, and we are raised to life again together with Christ. The way you can tell whether the word "baptism" means with water or with the Holy Spirit, is to look at how the verse(s) read(s). For example, Acts 19 is obviously talking about the Holy Spirit. |