How does Romans 6:11 connect with Galatians 2:20 about living in Christ? Setting the Stage: Two Sides of the Same Gospel Coin • Romans 6:11: “So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.” • Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” These verses converge on one reality: union with Christ changes both our status and our daily experience. Reckon, Receive, Relive • Romans 6:11 commands, “count” (or reckon) yourself dead to sin. • Galatians 2:20 describes the result: “Christ lives in me.” Together they show that reckoning isn’t pretending; it’s embracing what God already accomplished and letting that truth reshape life moment by moment. Dead to Sin: The Romans 6 Angle • Past event: Our old self was “crucified” with Christ (Romans 6:6). • Present mind-set: We continually “count” ourselves dead to sin’s rule. • Ongoing effect: Sin no longer reigns (Romans 6:12-13). Alive in Christ: The Galatians 2 Angle • Christ’s indwelling supplies the power we lack. • Living “by faith” keeps dependence on Him, not self-effort. • Love is the motive: “who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” How the Two Verses Interlock 1. Identity shift – Romans 6:11: We identify with Christ’s death and resurrection. – Galatians 2:20: That identification means our “I” is replaced by “Christ in me.” 2. Ongoing reckoning – Romans focuses on conscious “counting.” – Galatians shows the lived outcome: a crucified self replaced by Christ’s life. 3. Freedom from sin’s mastery – Dead to sin (Romans). – Alive by faith (Galatians). 4. Source of daily power – Romans: divine reckoning. – Galatians: divine indwelling. Supporting Passages that Echo the Theme • 2 Corinthians 5:17—new creation reality. • Colossians 3:3-4—“For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” • Ephesians 2:4-6—raised and seated with Christ. • John 15:4-5—abiding in the vine for fruitfulness. Practical Outworking • Begin each day affirming: “I am dead to sin; Christ lives in me.” • When temptation arises, lean on reckoning: “That’s not who I am anymore.” • Cultivate moment-by-moment faith dependence—“Christ, live Your life through me right now.” • Let love drive obedience; the One who “gave Himself up” is now the One living through us. Conclusion: One Command, One Life Romans 6:11 tells us what to do—keep reckoning. Galatians 2:20 tells us who does it—Christ in us. The result is a life where sin’s grip is broken, and Christ’s life shines through every thought, word, and action. |
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