Paul teaches that the old self is crucified with Christ in baptism, ending sin’s rule and initiating a new identity empowered by resurrection life.
The Old Self Crucified: Identity Transformation in Baptism – Romans 6:6; Galatians 2:20
The Corruption of the Flesh: Not Sinful Nature, But Mortal Body
Paul's doctrine of sarx emphasizes human frailty rather than guilt, asserting that liberation comes through resurrection, not flesh eradication.
