John Nelson Darby emphasizes the necessity of being crucified with Christ to overcome the power of self and sin. He explains that true life comes only after death to the old self, highlighting that believers are not just born again but are also dead to their former nature. Darby clarifies that the law brings condemnation and death to the flesh, but through Christ's sacrifice, believers find deliverance and new life. He encourages the faithful to reckon themselves dead to sin and to embrace the life of Christ within them, which empowers them to live righteously. Ultimately, the sermon illustrates the transformative power of Christ's death and resurrection in the believer's life.

Watchman Nee emphasizes the profound truth of the believer's crucifixion with Christ, asserting that just as Jesus and the thieves were crucified, so too are we crucified with Him on the same cross. This reality is not dependent on our feelings but is a divine fact established by God. Nee explains that true deliverance from sin comes not from our strength but from recognizing our weakness and accepting that we have been removed from the power of sin through Christ's sacrifice. He encourages believers to see their old selves as crucified, leading to a life of freedom and grace. The message is that sanctification is as much a gift of grace as initial salvation, requiring acceptance rather than effort.