Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Stephen Yuille to answer the question: What is mystical union and how is it at play in Romans 6:1-11?

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is mystical union and how is it at play in Romans 6:1-11?
• In what way am I united to Jesus in death and resurrection?
• Is our union with Christ affected at baptism?

Helpful Definitions:

• Mystical Union with Christ: What it means for Christ to baptize us with the Holy Spirit into His body, whereby we become one with Christ. 
  • Puritans like to describe it as an indissoluble union whereby we are one with Christ in God's estimation.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Yuille is Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of several books, including but not limited to: William Perkins: Architect of Puritanism, A Hope Deferred: The Blessings of Adoption, and The Inner Sanctum of Puritan Piety: John Flavel’s Doctrine of Mystical Union with Christ.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Romans 6:1-11

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