Baptism// Live as Saints Should Live

Baptism— Romans 6

1. As taught in Romans 6:1-13;
1. What must be done with sin before baptism can occur? As stated in verse 2, sin must be dead. This means that we must put away all sin in order to be worthy of becoming completely clean through baptism.
2. What events from Christ’s life are symbolized in baptism? According to verse 3-4, Christ’s dead is represented by the actual performance of baptism and His resurrection is represented as one is taken back up out of the water after receiving baptism.
3. Considering the symbolism, why is baptism by sprinkling not sufficient? Sprinkling is not sufficient because one is not fully immersed into the water and then brought back out, straightway. This was the order taught, thus sprinkling is not sufficient because it is not doctrinally based or symbolic as the true order of baptism must be.
4. How do we maintain the “newness of life?” The “newness of life” is maintain as one receives baptism. They are parting from their sins and making a covenant with God to forever utilize the power of baptism and the Holy Spirit to again become clean unto Him.
5. What part of us ideally dies as baptism (according to Mosiah 3:19)? Our natural man dies as we receive baptism. We then become His saints, following His will. 
2. According to Romans 6:14-23;
1. How do we know whose servants we are? We made covenants with God, thus we are His servants asking in His name to bring about His work in His order. As stated in verse 16-18 we need to follow the laws of our God, repent to that same God, and be righteous in the ways that that same God outlined. We are His and He is in us.
2. What is the true source of freedom? According to ver 20, we are free become of righteousness. As we follow the simple guidelines and commandments given, our potential and ability multiplies exponentially. It is through Him that this is possible.

Live as Saints Should Live 

1. What is “nearer” according to Romans 13:11? “Nearer” is interpreted to mean our salvation and righteousness are growing. In a literal sense we can say that we are becoming more righteous, thus more in tune with what He what have us become.
1. What must we continue to do to further the work of salvation (as taught in Ezekiel 3:20 and Doctrine and Covenants 14:7)? We must always to remember to follow the commandment of God and endure to the end. As we learn to do these things for ourself, we must teach and lift those around us. We start with ourselves first because we need to be concerned about our salvation and then we move on to others that we love or some to love as we serve them.
2. What counsel is given the leads to salvation?
1. Romans 12:1— Present your body as a living sacrifice by using it for only good.
2. Romans 12:2— Renew your mind oft to prove and perfect it.
3. Romans 12:9— Love without dissimulation.
4. Romans 12:13— Be hospitable.
5. Romans 12:16— Do not put yourself above others, we are on level playing ground.
6. Romans 12:21— Overcome evil with good instead of letting it consume you.
7. Romans 13:1— Realize and utilize the power of God, bring about His work, bless His children.
8. Romans 13:3— Do not be afraid of His power that you posses. Use it for good.
9. Romans 13:8— Love one another without expectation.
10. Romans 13:9— Do not commit adultery, kill, steal, covet, or bear false witness. Love they neighbor.
3. According to Romans 14:1-13 and 15:1-3;
1. What cautions did Paul give on judging? Paul cautions not to judge because him who does judge, is not received of God or worthy of His Holy Spirit.
2. When people have different opinions and practices, what is most important to remember? As Christ did, we was an example of love and acceptance. We need to follow in Him footsteps but accepting others no matter their opinions or practices. Of course, we can personally hold ourselves to a higher standard but that doesn’t mean that we cannot be friends with or associate ourselves with anyone that may appear to have “lower” standards in our eyes. It is not left to us to judge.
3. What additional insights come from reading Doctrine and Covenants 38:25-27? We are taught to be one. This many not mean be one in standards or opinions but instead stand as one by lifting and supporting one another.
4. What term did Paul frequently use in Romans 15:25-26, 31, 16:2, 15 when referring to Latter-day Saints today? These verses all talk about receiving and contributing to the saints. To us this could translate into being accepting and willing to learn about and to associate with all of the people around us. They are all saints to a degree and children of God just as we are.