If We Die, We Live
2 Timothy 2:11 Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him.
Jesus laid down his life only to take it up again. He had the authority to do so, given by his father. Jesus also asks us to do the same. He states, those who try to save their own life will lose it, but if we lose our life for him will actually save it (Luke 9:24). And, Paul says in Romans 6 that we are to die to sin, so that we can walk in the newness of life. Through baptism we die with him and are raised to new life. We must die to sin and self, to our natural desires which, when not controlled by the Spirit, cause us to commit detestable acts of sin (Galatians 5:19-21). But if we die to self and walk with Christ living in us, then we truly live!
K and A, If you die to self, you will be enabled to walk a life free from sin. This is an odd concept in the church today. It is often taught that it is not possible. But this is the teaching of the Brethren in Christ from the beginning and solidified in through Wesleyan teachings in the late 1800's, or at least it was... Daughters, each of you has a holiness heritage. But, it is your choice whether you continue in the walk of faith. Choose life, choose death to self!
~Dad
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Heritage of Holiness with an added song
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