What is the meaning of Romans 6:9? For we know • Paul begins with confident certainty, not speculation—“we know.” This echoes the settled assurance he commends elsewhere: “I know whom I have believed” (2 Timothy 1:12) and “we know that we have passed from death to life” (1 John 3:14). • Such knowledge rests on God’s revealed fact, not feeling. Just as Jesus told His followers in John 14:29, “I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe,” Paul appeals to a community grounded in verifiable truth—Christ’s historical resurrection (Acts 2:32). since Christ was raised from the dead • The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith (1 Corinthians 15:14). It validates every claim Jesus made, from His deity (Romans 1:4) to His saving mission (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). • “Raised” is in the perfect tense, pointing to a completed action with ongoing results. Christ’s victory is not a past rumor but a present reality (Acts 2:24). • Because He lives, believers are promised newness of life now (Romans 6:4) and bodily resurrection later (1 Corinthians 15:20–23). He cannot die again • Unlike Lazarus, who rose only to face another grave (John 11:43–44), Jesus’ resurrection is permanent. Hebrews 7:24–25 says He holds His priesthood “permanently” because “He always lives to intercede for them.” • His once-for-all sacrifice is complete (Hebrews 9:27-28). There is no need for a repeat offering; the debt of sin is settled (Colossians 2:14). • Revelation 1:18 records His own words: “I was dead, and behold, I am alive forever and ever!” That “forever” shuts the door on any future death. death no longer has dominion over Him • “Dominion” speaks of ruling authority. At Calvary, death’s reign met its match (1 Corinthians 15:54–57). Jesus broke the chains that bound humanity since Eden (Genesis 3:19). • By conquering death, Christ “abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel” (2 Timothy 1:10). • His victory transfers to us: “Because I live, you also will live” (John 14:19). Believers need no longer fear the grave (Hebrews 2:14-15). summary Romans 6:9 assures us that Jesus’ resurrection is decisive and eternal. We can rest in the unshakable fact that He died once, rose once, and lives forever. Death’s former tyrannical rule is broken, guaranteeing both our present freedom from sin’s power and our future resurrection life with Him. |
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