What does the Bible say about being crucified with Christ?

In Galatians 2:20, the Apostle Paul states, 'I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me.' This passage captures the profound mystery of the believer’s union with Christ. While Paul was not literally crucified alongside Christ, he emphasizes a spiritual reality where his sin and old nature are put to death in Christ’s sacrifice. This union signifies that believers share in His death and resurrection, allowing them to live not by their flesh but by faith in the Son of God, who loved them and gave Himself for them. This is essential for understanding our identity as new creations in Christ, as expressed in 2 Corinthians 5:17.