Thoughts on the readings for January 29th (Genesis 48, 49, 50 Psalms 51, 52 Romans 5, 6)

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Romans 5 Paul enumerated the blessings of justification and the process in life which we go through to bring us to our God. He pointed out that the initiative came from, and also commenced with, our Father. Then he elaborated the problem produced by our Adamic heritage - not our fault, but our misfortune - and contrasts this with the boundless blessings and benefits for those who transferred their allegiances to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans chapter 6 outlined the process in identification with the salvation wrought in Jesus. Baptism (burial in water) joins us symbolically to the death, burial and resurrection of Christ Jesus. We no longer remain the servants of sin, but rather became slaves serving righteousness. We now are in a position to receive the gracious gift of God, rather than rightfully being rewarded by our deserts.
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