Aim: To become more and more conformed to Christ, through our union with Him.
Doctrine: Baptism signifies union with Christ. This union causes us to die with Jesus, and to live with Jesus.
Exegesis: Precious applications of union with Christ: we now have new purposes in life (vv. 1-2), new priorities in life (vv. 3-4), and a new perspective on life (vv. 5-6).
Further application: Covenant obligations confirming union with Christ: heart-worship, in Church and in life; and heart-repentance—trusting in God's mercy.
Key verse: v. 1 ''Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin...''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.