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What Does Romans 6:8 Mean?

“Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:”

Context

Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

For he that is dead is freed from sin. freed: Gr. justified

Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:

Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.

For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.

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Topics in This Verse

Faith

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**20. For the invisible things of him from--**or "since" **the creation of the world are clearly seen--**the mind brightly beholding what the eye cannot discern. **being understood by the things that are made--**Thus, the outward creation is not the parent but the interpreter of our faith in God. That faith has its primary sources within our own breast (Ro 1:19); but it becomes an intelligible and articulate conviction only through what we observe around us ("by the things which are made," Ro 1:20). And thus are the inner and the outer revelation of God the complement of each other, making up between them one universal and immovable conviction that God is. (With this striking apostolic statement agree the latest conclusions of the most profound speculative students of Theism). **even his eternal power and Godhead--**both that there is an Eternal Power, and that this is not a mere blind force, or pantheistic "spirit of nature," but the power of a living Godhead. **so that they are without excuse--**all their degeneracy being a voluntary departure from truth thus brightly revealed to the unsophisticated spirit.

Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Romans. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Romans 6:8 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.