Romans 6:10
Verse
Context
Dead to Sin, Alive to God
9For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him.10The death He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life He lives, He lives to God.11So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
Sermons
Norman Grubb
Watchman Nee
Jessie Penn-LewisSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
He died unto sin once - On this clause Rosenmuller speaks thus: "Τῃ ἁμαρτιᾳ απεθανεν εφαπαξ· propter peccatum mortuus est semel, et quidem misera morte. Τῃ ἁμαρτιᾳ , i.e. ὑπερ της ἁμαρτιας, ad expianda peccata; res ipsa docet aliter homines αποθνησκειν τῃ ἁμαρτιᾳ, aliter Christum: amat Paulus parallelismum, in quo interpretando multa cautione opus est." "He died unto sin once: i.e. he died on account of sin, and truly a miserable death. Τῃ ἁμαρτιᾳ, is the same as ὑπερ της ἁμαρτιας, for the expiation of sin. Common sense teaches us that men die to sin in one sense; Christ in another: St. Paul loves parallelisms, in the interpretation of which there is need of much caution." From the whole scope of the apostle's discourse it is plain that he considers the death of Christ as a death or sacrifice for sin; a sin-offering: in this sense no man has ever died for sin, or ever can die.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
For in that he died, he died unto--that is, in obedience to the claims of sin once--for all. but in that he liveth, he liveth unto--in obedience to the claims of God. God--There never, indeed, was a time when Christ did not "live unto God." But in the days of His flesh He did so under the continual burden of sin "laid on Him" (Isa 53:6; Co2 5:21); whereas, now that He has "put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself," He "liveth unto God," the acquitted and accepted Surety, unchallenged and unclouded by the claims of sin.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For in that he died,.... The death of Christ was settled and agreed to in the covenant and council of peace; it was spoken of by the prophets, and typified by sacrifices; Christ came into the world in order to die, and actually did die the death of the cross; in which the great love of God and Christ is expressed to us; and which is a fundamental article of the Christian faith: and when he died, he died unto sin once: he died to that, which we by nature are dead in, and could never make atonement for; which he himself never lived in, and which men naturally love to in; and which had he not died for, we must have died for to all eternity; and he died not for any sin of his own, or of angels, nor for the sins of every man, but for the sins of his people; it may be rendered, he died in sin: in the likeness of sinful flesh, in which he was sent; having as a surety sin laid on him, and bore by him, and for which he was wounded, bruised, and died: or rather to sin; that is, to make atonement for it, procure the pardon of it, take it away, and utterly abolish it: and this he did "once"; this is observed, in reference to the repeated sacrifices of the old law, which could never expiate or remove sin; and to show, that Christ's dying once was enough, his sacrifice was fully satisfactory to the law and justice of God: but in that he liveth: which must be understood, not of his life as God, but as man; and that not on earth, but in heaven; where he lives with God, at the right hand of God, and by him, by the power of God: and he liveth unto God; to his glory, and to make intercession for us.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
6:10 he died once to break the power of sin: Because we died with Jesus (6:4-5), we have also died to sin (6:2). Jesus was never under sin’s power in the way that we are, because he had no sin nature from Adam and he never succumbed to temptation (2 Cor 5:21; Heb 4:15). However, when he became human, he entered the arena where sin holds sway, and he was truly vulnerable to sin.
Romans 6:10
Dead to Sin, Alive to God
9For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him.10The death He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life He lives, He lives to God.11So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.
- Scripture
- Sermons
- Commentary
Suffering - Part 2
By Norman Grubb95036:15SufferingROM 1:20ROM 6:10In this sermon, the speaker discusses the paradox of Jesus becoming a human being and how it is difficult to comprehend. The speaker also mentions that God allows us to become hardened in sin, like Pharaoh, in order to shock us and make us realize the worst things we have done. The speaker refers to Romans 1, which explains that we all start with knowledge of God but refuse it, leading to God hardening our hearts until we fall into sin. However, the speaker emphasizes that there is still a part of us that can call on the Lord and be saved.
The Foundation of the Victorious Life
By Watchman Nee0Identity in ChristVictory in ChristROM 6:4ROM 6:10Watchman Nee emphasizes that Romans 6 is the foundational truth for every believer's victorious life, revealing the significance of both Christ's death and resurrection. He explains that believers must identify with Christ's death to live in the resurrection life, where death has no dominion. Nee encourages believers to reckon themselves as alive unto God, rather than continually asking God to put to death their struggles. This understanding leads to empowerment in spiritual battles, as believers stand firm on the truth of their union with Christ. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a shift in perspective from death to life, enabling victory over spiritual foes.
The Life-Side of the Cross
By Jessie Penn-Lewis0Spiritual WarfareBalance of Death and Life in ChristROM 6:10COL 2:12Jessie Penn-Lewis emphasizes the inseparable connection between the death and resurrection of Christ, urging believers to maintain a balance between the 'negative' aspect of dying to sin and the 'positive' aspect of living in the power of the resurrection. She explains that true Christian life is rooted in being 'in Christ Jesus', where believers experience the severance of their old nature and the impartation of new life through the Holy Spirit. The sermon highlights the importance of understanding the Word of God as a spiritual weapon that divides soul and spirit, enabling believers to live victoriously against spiritual adversaries. Penn-Lewis calls for Christians to recognize their position in Christ and to actively engage in spiritual warfare, relying on God's strength to overcome the forces of darkness. Ultimately, she encourages believers to be rooted in Christ, drawing from His life to fulfill their calling in service and battle against evil.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
He died unto sin once - On this clause Rosenmuller speaks thus: "Τῃ ἁμαρτιᾳ απεθανεν εφαπαξ· propter peccatum mortuus est semel, et quidem misera morte. Τῃ ἁμαρτιᾳ , i.e. ὑπερ της ἁμαρτιας, ad expianda peccata; res ipsa docet aliter homines αποθνησκειν τῃ ἁμαρτιᾳ, aliter Christum: amat Paulus parallelismum, in quo interpretando multa cautione opus est." "He died unto sin once: i.e. he died on account of sin, and truly a miserable death. Τῃ ἁμαρτιᾳ, is the same as ὑπερ της ἁμαρτιας, for the expiation of sin. Common sense teaches us that men die to sin in one sense; Christ in another: St. Paul loves parallelisms, in the interpretation of which there is need of much caution." From the whole scope of the apostle's discourse it is plain that he considers the death of Christ as a death or sacrifice for sin; a sin-offering: in this sense no man has ever died for sin, or ever can die.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
For in that he died, he died unto--that is, in obedience to the claims of sin once--for all. but in that he liveth, he liveth unto--in obedience to the claims of God. God--There never, indeed, was a time when Christ did not "live unto God." But in the days of His flesh He did so under the continual burden of sin "laid on Him" (Isa 53:6; Co2 5:21); whereas, now that He has "put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself," He "liveth unto God," the acquitted and accepted Surety, unchallenged and unclouded by the claims of sin.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For in that he died,.... The death of Christ was settled and agreed to in the covenant and council of peace; it was spoken of by the prophets, and typified by sacrifices; Christ came into the world in order to die, and actually did die the death of the cross; in which the great love of God and Christ is expressed to us; and which is a fundamental article of the Christian faith: and when he died, he died unto sin once: he died to that, which we by nature are dead in, and could never make atonement for; which he himself never lived in, and which men naturally love to in; and which had he not died for, we must have died for to all eternity; and he died not for any sin of his own, or of angels, nor for the sins of every man, but for the sins of his people; it may be rendered, he died in sin: in the likeness of sinful flesh, in which he was sent; having as a surety sin laid on him, and bore by him, and for which he was wounded, bruised, and died: or rather to sin; that is, to make atonement for it, procure the pardon of it, take it away, and utterly abolish it: and this he did "once"; this is observed, in reference to the repeated sacrifices of the old law, which could never expiate or remove sin; and to show, that Christ's dying once was enough, his sacrifice was fully satisfactory to the law and justice of God: but in that he liveth: which must be understood, not of his life as God, but as man; and that not on earth, but in heaven; where he lives with God, at the right hand of God, and by him, by the power of God: and he liveth unto God; to his glory, and to make intercession for us.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
6:10 he died once to break the power of sin: Because we died with Jesus (6:4-5), we have also died to sin (6:2). Jesus was never under sin’s power in the way that we are, because he had no sin nature from Adam and he never succumbed to temptation (2 Cor 5:21; Heb 4:15). However, when he became human, he entered the arena where sin holds sway, and he was truly vulnerable to sin.