We are Crucified, Buried, Risen with Christ

by Jamie Pantastico

On August 4, 2024

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Daily Devotional | Daily Encouragement

Romans 6:6 tells us, ‘knowing this, that our old self (our sin nature we are all born with) was crucified with Him in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin;’

The Doctrine of Identification is truly mind-boggling. When someone believes the gospel by faith alone, God the Father identifies that person with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.

This mindboggling truth means that when we believe the gospel by faith alone, we identify with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. When Christ hung on the Cross, He died our death. God saw you and me on the Cross. As He laid in the tomb for three days and nights, God saw you and me in that tomb. And when He arose victorious over sin and death, God saw you and me in resurrected life, a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17).

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Our identification with Christ changes everything. We are no longer slaves to our old sinful nature (the old man), the law which gave sin(s) its power was nailed to the cross. The Lord Jesus fulfilled the law on our behalf. The chains of the law no longer hold us, we are translated from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of Christ, we are a new creation. This truth empowers us by the Holy Spirit that indwells us to live victoriously, knowing that our sin (the sin nature), and our sins were crucified, nailed to the cross, our past is buried, and we rise to walk in the newness of life. Amazing…all the glory to God.

Embrace this truth, study it, stand firm in your faith, and trust that God will see you through every trial, filling you with His peace that surpasses all understanding.

Daily Power-up

To deepen your understanding, meditate on these powerful scriptures:

Old Testament: Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”
Gospels: John 11:25 – “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.'”
Paul’s Letters: Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”

Reflect on these verses, the doctrine of identification is absolutely mind-boggling, our God is an Awesome God.

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?