From Death to Life

The Bible uses many illustrations to teach what happens when we choose to let Jesus be Lord of our life. Following are some of the most vivid pictures:

1. Because Christ died for us, we have been crucified with him.

Romans 6:2-13; 7:4-6
2 Corinthians 5:14
Galatians 2:20; 5:24; 6:14
Colossians 2:20; 3:3-5
1 Peter 2:24

2. Our old, rebellious nature died with Christ.

Romans 6:6; 7:4-6
Colossians 3:9, 10

3. Christ’s resurrection guarantees our new life now and eternal life with him later.

Romans 6:4, 11
Colossians 2:12, 13; 3:1, 3

This process is acted out in baptism (Colossians 2:12), based on our faith in Christ: (1) The Old sinful nature dies (crucified). (2) We are ready to receive a new life (buried). (3) Christ gives us new life (resurrected).