Death Brings Life

When our old man died, we were freed from sin.

We are free from the power of sin.

For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.Romans 6:14

We are free from the penalty of sin.

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.Romans 8:1

Being in Christ, brings us assurance of our eternal destination.

We know as Jesus was resurrected, so we shall also be resurrected.

Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.1 Thessalonians 4:17

We know that we will be in Heaven with Jesus after this life is over.

In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.John 14:2-3

Jesus’ resurrection brought victory over death.

When Jesus became one of us, He was born into mortality and subject to death.

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.Philippians 2:5-8

Jesus voluntarily subjected Himself to death on our behalf.

Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.John 10:17-18

Through the resurrection, Satan was defeated, death’s power was forever broken and we are given hope.

Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.Hebrews 2:14-15

Jesus died to sin.

He became our sin and subjected Himself to the wrath and punishment of God.

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.2 Corinthians 5:21

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.Isaiah 53:6

This one-time sacrifice was sufficient for the sins of the world.

By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.Hebrews 10:10-14

Jesus’ victory means we no longer fear death.

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.2 Corinthians 5:8

Jesus’ victory means we have victory over sin.

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Jesus’ victory means I get to live for Him.

And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.2 Corinthians 5:15