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  Many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death   (Romans 6:3) Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Water does not wash away sin. In 1 Peter 3:21, ``The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: 』 It is only going toward God in union with the death of Jesus Christ. What we need is not power, but union with Jesus' death. It is not salvation until it is joined with Jesus' death. In Romans 6:5, "For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:" It is baptism that our old man is buried in the tomb. This is salvation. Then, just as God raised his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, from the dead, he wants us to walk in the newness of life. This is regeneration...

  As many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God   (John 1:9-13) That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.   He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.He came unto his own, and his own received him not.   But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:   Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. The reactions of the people of this world to Jesus who came to this earth in the flesh were clearly divided. One is those who believe and accept that Jesus is the Son of God and the Lord of life, who has given a light of hope to those in the midst of the despair of death. The other is “ the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. ” They do not know who Jesus is and do not want to believe His words. For those who do not...

  Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice   (Matthew 26:69-75) Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.   But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.   And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.   And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.   Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.   And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly. Faith is different from the faith that arises within me and the faith that God gives. The faith built up by humans is t...

  And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun,     (Matthew 17:1-5) And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him   Jesus showed the three disciples a scene talking to Moses and Elijah on a mountain. When Jesus went to the area of Caesarea Philippi, when he asked his disciples, ``Who do people say I am?'', he replied, ``Some say Elijah...

  For by grace are ye saved through faith (Ephesians 2:8-10) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:   Not of works, lest any man should boast.   For we are his workmanship, created in  Christ Jesus  unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. We should not read verses 8-9 separately from verse 10. We should read verses 8-10 together. 『 We are his workmanship 』 This word does not refer to the body inherited from parents, but to the spirit body that God makes to be born again. Why do saints have to be born again? created in Christ Jesus for good works. The saints are born again for good works. In the Old Testament, being born again is the event of the Exodus from Egypt and the faith that goes through the wilderness and enters Canaan. The Bible says that Canaan represents Christ. Most churches think that salvation is to be painted with the blood of the Lamb and to be...

  Perfecting holiness in the fear of God.   (2 Corinthians 7:1) Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. It is holiness that distinguishes the church from the world and makes the church the church. The essence of the church is the cross. In other words, the church is the assembly of the dead with Jesus Christ. The church is not a building, but the members of the Holy Spirit. The saints are the church, and the place where the saints are gathered is the church. So, the saints enter into the Word, have fellowship with the Word, look to the cross, remember that they are the dead, and gain strength to fight the world. The believer must remember that the dead are dead to the world and dead to sin. Just as light reveals more light in a dark place, the church built in Corinth, a city that is representative of darkness and corruption, needed this holiness more...

  (Galatians 3:26-27) 『 For ye are all the children of God by faith in   Christ   Jesus .   For as many of you as have been baptized into   Christ   have put on   Christ . 』 Many churches enjoy using verse 26 to teach. If the pastor says to the first person who joined the church, “ You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, ” the first person who joined the church did not know the meaning of faith and said, “ If I believe in Jesus, I will become the Son of God. ” It will happen. ” It is the result of teaching the wrong thing. So, thinking, “ If you lose your faith, you can't go to heaven, ” and trying harder to believe, you go astray. The garments of Christ are the eternal life of those who are united with Christ. It is possible only through a life in union with Christ. At the cross, we must deny the subject of “ self ” to live a life of union with Christ. Ultimately, if you do not deny yourself, you will not have faith. But if I...

In 1 Corinthians 1:2 『 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus , called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: 』 First, we need to know what the Bible refers to as the church. In the world, the building and all the members of the church who worship in the building are collectively called the church. Therefore, buildings are sometimes called tangible churches and believers are called intangible churches. However, it is unreasonable to call a building a church and to say that all believers are saved believers. The church in the Bible refers to believers who have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit, and where the believers gather, the power of God is located. Today, during the coronavirus era, there has been a situation where worship services are offered on the Internet. It is not a church building, but each person worships on the Internet at home. I don't recommen...