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Giving Bible readers what God said not what translators think God meant
True spiritual growth means consistent obedience to Scripture, rooted convictions, and steady transformation—not feelings or vague spirituality.
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.
Paul's anthropology presents humanity's moral accountability due to personal sin, emphasizing redemption through Christ's resurrection and transformation.
