The Bible teaches that believers are dead to sin through the sacrificial death of Christ, meaning sin no longer holds condemnation over them.
In Romans 6:1-11, the Apostle Paul explains that believers are to consider themselves dead indeed unto sin but alive unto God through Jesus Christ. This means that through Christ's death, the guilt and power of sin to condemn have been removed. As believers are united with Christ, they share in his death which breaks the dominion of sin in their lives. This relationship is foundational for understanding both justification and sanctification, as it emphasizes that believers walk in newness of life empowered by grace.
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