Why is the concept of spiritual death important for Christians?
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Spiritual death signifies that believers have already died with Christ, freeing them from sin's penalty (Romans 6:6-7).
The importance of spiritual death for Christians is profound, as it emphasizes their union with Christ in His death and resurrection. Romans 6:6 states, 'Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed.' This signifies that believers have already undergone a spiritual death—the penalty for sin—by being united with Christ in His crucifixion. Consequently, they are no longer slaves to sin, as 'he that is dead is freed from sin' (Romans 6:7). This understanding provides believers assurance of salvation and liberation from the fear of death, which has been conquered by Christ.
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