For when you were baptized. Note that he identifies "being freed from the power of this sinful body" with baptism. Baptism is contrasted with the circumcision made by men. You were buried with Christ. Paul teaches we must act out the events of the Cross (Romans 6:3-4). See also Galatians 2:19-20; Ephesians 2:4-6. We die with him, are buried with him, rise with him, and rule with him.

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