Romans 6:1-7:6

Bible Gateway : ROM 6:1-14

(1-5) Our future lives are certain, that we should be living in "newness of life"
(6-7) We're freed from slavery to sin
(8-10) Our new master (in the future when He comes again): God
(11) Conclusion: to consider ourselves dead to sin (not under sin), but alive to God in Christ (in the other domain as introduced in Rom 5:12-21) , since it's a certainty
(12-14) How to live our lives as if under our new Master already

Summary: Sin, no longer having any hold over us, has no dominion over us anymore. Instead, in the light of our certain future of being in the other domain fully, we're to live the rest of our lives as if God is fully our Master, all these which is enabled solely by Christ's work on the cross.

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Now....on to 6:15-7:6!

Pain and confusion

Sometimes, human relationships aren't the only things that cause pain &/or confusion, take tooth extraction for example: You experience pain, and you're confused when you try to brush/eat for a few days afterward =P

Though of course, the pain part is certainly felt in different parts of us.

(tml is my first visit to dentist...to check for (more!) decay areas if any, and to do some cleanup... =S )

Teething problems

Sigh...multiple decays...wisdom tooth to be plucked out...seeing the dentist at least THREE times over the next two weeks...

That's what happens when I don't take care of my teeth properly...darn...

And not only my teeth that will see change, there's major changes to come for other things too...

My goodness...

Uncertainty

I'm not a fan of uncertain futures, though it's certain that we'll face uncertain times, whilst in this world temporarily.

But if these serve to change anything, preserving this gospel of God, about Jesus Christ, will be held even closer to my heart, even if things DO change for the worse.

For how else can anyone be saved? Neither the believer, nor the non-believer, will have any other alternative, not in this world, not in this time; and by the time this world ends, it'll be too late by then.

On a lighter note, I know there's one thing for certain: that I have to finish my lab report by tonight no matter what X-|

Haven't talked to my roomie about some thing I've intended to, think had better talk to him not too late.

I wanna talk to my bro...and mum...at times it seems like my house has two other strangers living with me too...

Ok, back to THE lab report

God's Whale or God's Will?

NICE banner made by Barn, for the upcoming camp. Do check it out, and sign up if you're able to go! It's targeted at all professing brothers and sisters in Christ btw =)

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The "mini D-Day": I think we'll all know the results by tomorrow....worried...but still, can only pray and trust in Christ's work on the cross...

Why wasn't Jesus born with original sin?

Why wasn't Jesus born with original sin?

Question raised by one of the CG members in another CG, interesting question, with no definite answer when asked, yet.

Found this article talking about this, but not too sure how true this is...anyone?

Maths Formula

Romans 5:12-21

f(man) = { /* fill in the blanks */ }
Domain = {boy, girl, man, woman}
Range = {in Adam, in Christ}

Study

Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study Study

For what? The end point still the same what.

Not for the grades, but for the understanding. Only regret's in not being consistent when I could.

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Went to V's place with TYC and CC today for dinner. Think she's a very good host, but forgot to thank her, alamak =P

Went for supper talk after studying a little, and supper. Passage from John 3:16-18, titled "Real Love".

Went for a short run with GF again after that, dropped by Benjy's place to chat him up a bit.

Thinking about God's love, which is in view of man's imperfections (in this case, man's status of being condemned already), there's some questions about the points WS was making, but dunno whether can get to clarify with him anot, or whether can remember to anot.

Reason for writing this second segment, since I don't usually list what I did in the day: because I'm boliao.

Confinement

Hence begins my attempt at trying to catch up in understanding my syllabus. Got a slight headache already from the cramming =|

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I'm still confused about many things, one of which is how to match a person's actions/appearance with how they are.

Nothing Can I Boast In

At God's perfect timing,
Christ died for fallen Man.
He wore a crown of thorns,
Nails driven through His hands.
Christ willingly endured it,
To death He chose to go.
He broke His body for us,
Shed blood to make us whole.

Nothing can I boast in,
My life is scarred with sin.
My works are filthy rags,
No merit can I bring.
Yet mercy filled Christ's heart,
Love took Him to the tree.
It's grace alone that saves me;
Christ's blood that sets me free.

So if I am boasting,
I'll speak of my disgrace.
For my weak self displays,
The power of God's grace.
Christ's Spirit works within me,
In weakness He is strong.
So I look to my Saviour,
To safely bring me home.