“Crucifying The Old Man”

Saturday, December 29, 2012

     At what point do we die to sin as Romans 6 says?  At what point are we said to have died with Christ?

Sincerely,
Killing Sin

Dear Killing Sin,

Romans 6 tells us when – baptism.  When we are baptized, we die with Christ (Rom 6:3). When we come out of the water, we have a new life with Christ (Rom 6:4).  There are plenty of other verses that also teach that baptism is the point where our sin goes away.  Acts 22:16 says that baptism washes away our sins.  1 Pet 3:21 says that baptism saves us, and Acts 2:38 says that baptism is so that your sins may be forgiven.  Baptism is the moment we crucify the old man of sin and the new man is born to live for Christ (Rom 6:5-7).

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