Dying in the Lord~ 11

What is accomplished by our death?

God is able to destroy the body of sin.

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. (Romans 6:6)

In our adamic personality there is a "body of sin," a set of lusts and attractions that influence our behavior. Because the body of sin is so intertwined with our personality it is impossible for our adamic personality to be reformed, to be saved. The only solution is to slay it completely. Then the Divine judgment can call forth the body of sin and kill it.

For if ye live in the appetites of the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify [put to death] the deeds of the body, ye shall live. (Romans 8:13)

When we die in the Lord, our life becomes the Life of the risen Christ.

Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: (Romans 6:8)

Continued. Dying in the Lord~ 12