Romans 6:9

"But if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him,"

Key Reflection

This verse underscores the transformative power of Christ's resurrection. By identifying our death and resurrection with Christ’s, believers affirm their new life in Him, anticipating eternal life with Him.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 9. Knowing. As we all know. This is assumed as an undoubted article of belief. Dieth no more. Will never die again, He will have occasion to make no other atonement for sin; for that which he has made is sufficient for all. He is beyond the dominion of death, and will live for ever. Re 1:18, "I am he that liveth and was dead, and behold I am alive for evermore." This is not only a consolation to the Christian, but it is an argument why he should be holy. No more dominion. No rule; no lordship; no power, he is free from its influence; and the king of terrors cannot reach his throne. Comp. Heb 9:26-28; 10:12.

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