Romans 6:6

"For if we have become united with him in the likeness of his death, we will also be part of his resurrection;"

Key Reflection

In first-century Judaism, the concept of a resurrected body was deeply rooted in eschatological hope and messianic expectation. For the early Christian community, this verse emphasizes that just as Christ’s death symbolically united believers to him, so too would their resurrection be inextricably linked to his. The original audience would have understood this as a profound spiritual reality, affirming that through baptism they were not only cleansed and reconciled to God but also assured of a future transformation akin to Christ's own bodily resurrection.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 6. Knowing this. We all knowing this. All Christians are supposed to know this. This is a new illustration drawn from the fact that by his crucifixion our corrupt nature has been crucified also, or put to death; and that thus we should be free from the servitude of sin. Our old man. This expression occurs also in Eph 4:22, "That ye put off .... the old man which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts." Col 3:9, "Lie not to one another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds." From these passages it is evident that Paul uses the expression to denote our sinful and corrupt nature; the passions and evil propensities that exist before the heart is renewed.

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