Romans 6: Baptism, Romans 12-16. Live as Saints Should Live

Unit 1

Choice 3

Romans 6: Baptism

*What must be done with sin before baptism can occur?

- We must be rid of it in ourselves

*What events from Christ’s life are symbolized in baptism?

-His death and resurrection. His death is symbolized by being submerged in water, and His resurrection is symbolized by us coming out of the water.

*Considering this symbolism, why couldn’t someone be baptized by sprinkling?

- Just like he was buried in the tomb and was then resurrection, we are buried in sin and then rise because of His atonement, His redeeming power which is encompassment of the redeeming power. And this is the way He wants us to do it, by doing it we are giving our submission to His will just like He gave His submission to His father.

*What do these verses teach us about how we can maintain the “newness of life”?

-We need to leave our sin behind us after baptism and come unto God and Christ. By living their gospel we are able to be saved under their grace and become His instruments.

*According to Mosiah 3:19, what part of us would ideally die at baptism?

- The natural man.

Unit 2

Choice 1 Romans 12-16. Live as Saints Should Live

1.       What must we continue doing to work out our salvations?

-          We must be conscious of what our actions are. We need to continuously work on seeking God or we will stumble and fall and when the time comes we will be caught unawares and will pay for our sins.

2.        Romans 12:1- Treat your bodies like a temple

12:2- Have your mind centered on Christ and not the world

12:9- Do good things and do not pretend. Show the love of Christ in your actions

12:13- Be charitable. Give to those in need.

12:16- Do not think you are higher than those around you. Be humble.

12:21- Do not give into evil, but do good to be better than evil.

13:1- Powers received are given by God, seek to gain these powers righteously.

13:3- through repentance and obedience you will be justified and approved if you do the right things, in doing this you will not have to fear the law.

13:8- Give back to those that you owe and give them more, also give to those you owe nothing even though you do not profit from it but have gifts in heaven because you do those things out of love.

13:9- Follow the commandments of God

What cautions did Paul give about judging?

-          When we judge we are trying to take the judgment of the Lord onto ourselves which is not of us, we must remember that the Lord loves everyone and to avoid being judgmental of others because it is not our place and we must have the love of Christ.  

People may have different opinions and practices, but what is most important to remember?

-          It is must important to remember that we are of the Lord.

What additional insight comes from reading Doctrine and Covenants?

-          We need to treat others and we would have them treat us.

Write the term Paul frequently used to refer to members of the Church in his day:

-          He would say the word “us” a lot.