Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005
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In this passage (vv. 16-21) Paul summarizes the motive of the whole Christian life. Christ died for all and the old self of the Christian died in that death. He arose a new man. In this newness of life he has acquired a new set of standards. He no longer
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE:
In verses 14 and 15 Paul comes to two conclusions:
1. The total depravity of man (v.14). If Christ died for all, then all must be dead in trespasses and sin.
2. God’s purpose for saving us (v. 15). He died that we might live through Him and for Him, and one day with
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