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What does it mean that we are dead to sin?

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Being dead to sin means that believers are no longer under its dominion and have new life in Christ (Romans 6).

To be dead to sin, as indicated in 1 Peter 2:24, signifies that believers through faith in Christ are spiritually transformed. This concept, supported by Romans 6, emphasizes that once a person is united with Christ in His death, they are freed from sin’s controlling power. It illustrates the believer's new identity—no longer defined by sin but by the righteousness of Christ. This transformation results in a new desire to live in accordance with God's will, seeking to pursue holiness and righteousness rather than sin, which fosters a deep gratitude toward the work of Christ.
Scripture References: Romans 6:6, 1 Peter 2:24

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