How should Romans 6:9 influence our perspective on sin and righteousness? Christ’s Unbreakable Victory Stated “We know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him.” (Romans 6:9) Death Is Deprived of Authority • Because Jesus truly and physically rose, death—the consequence of sin (Genesis 2:17; Romans 6:23)—lost its grip on Him. • His resurrection is not temporary; it is final, irreversible, and eternal. • If death’s mastery is broken for our Head, it is broken for His body, the church (Colossians 1:18). Sin’s Reign Is Also Broken • Death is the ultimate penalty of sin (James 1:15). • If death is dethroned, sin’s power to condemn is equally overthrown (Romans 8:1). • In Christ, sin can still tempt but cannot rule (Romans 6:14). Righteousness Becomes Our New Sphere • Jesus, “who knew no sin,” was made sin for us “so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21). • His permanent life means a permanent, credited righteousness for all who are in Him (Philippians 3:9). Daily Implications 1. Count Yourself Alive – “Consider yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus” (Romans 6:11). – Thinking truth fuels living truth; we act out what we believe about our status. 2. Refuse Sin’s Commands – “Do not let sin reign in your mortal body” (Romans 6:12). – The old master lost legal authority; do not grant it voluntary authority. 3. Present Yourselves to God – Offer “your members to God as instruments of righteousness” (Romans 6:13). – Each decision becomes an opportunity to showcase the resurrection life of Jesus. 4. Walk in Hope, Not Fear – Death is an enemy already defeated (1 Corinthians 15:55-57). – Courage rises when the worst threat is already conquered. Connecting Verses for Reinforcement • Romans 6:10—Christ’s once-for-all death; His ongoing life “to God.” • Hebrews 2:14-15—He destroyed the devil’s power and freed us from the fear of death. • Galatians 2:20—“I no longer live, but Christ lives in me,” showing personal union with His endless life. Putting It Into Practice • Memorize Romans 6:9–11 to anchor your mind. • When tempted, verbally remind yourself: “Sin has no dominion; death has no dominion; Christ lives.” • Engage in acts of righteousness—generosity, truth-telling, purity—as tangible evidence of resurrection life working through you. Christ’s permanent triumph shapes a permanent perspective: sin’s tyranny is finished, righteousness is our new normal, and death has no last word. |
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