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Romans 6:3-5
Paul teaches that baptism symbolizes (and, in some traditions, effects) our participation in Christ’s death and resurrection, a passage read either as primarily symbolic of union with Christ or as indicating a sacramental entry into that union and pointing to shared hope in the resurrection (Romans 6:3–5).
Meaning in context
Paul teaches that baptism symbolizes (and, in some traditions, effects) our participation in Christ’s death and resurrection, a passage read either as primarily symbolic of union with Christ or as indicating a sacramental entry into that union and pointing to shared hope in the resurrection (Romans 6:3–5).
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Baptism as participation in death and rising
Paul teaches that baptism symbolizes (and, in some traditions, effects) our participation in Christ’s death and resurrection, a passage read either as primarily symbolic of union with Christ or as indicating a sacramental entry into that union and pointing to shared hope in the resurrection (Romans 6:3–5).
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Movement
The gospel announced to Rome
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Imperial capital and gospel letter
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Apostolic Age
Romans context: AD 33 - AD 100
Biblical Timeline
Apostolic Age
Romans context
Apostolic Age / AD 33 - AD 100
Romans context is set in the apostolic age, where The early church and the writing of the New Testament.
Thesis
Paul teaches that baptism symbolizes (and, in some traditions, effects) our participation in Christ’s death and resurrection, a passage read either as primarily symbolic of union with Christ or as indicating a sacramental entry into that union and pointing to shared hope in the resurrection (Romans 6:3–5).