9 We are sure of this because Christ was raised from the dead, and he will never die again. Death no longer has any power over him. When he died, he died once to break the power of sin. But now that he lives, he lives for the glory of God. – Romans 6:9-10 (NLT)

Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay for our sins and to defeat sin. Christ never sinned; He died once for everyone who believes in Him. He died to pay for our past, present, and future sins.

His death and resurrection free us from the power of sin. Sin brings shame and death. By God’s grace and Christ’s sacrifice, believers are free from the chains of sin. As Christians, we need to embrace righteousness and think and act more Christ-like.

The resurrected Christ lives eternally as God, and for God’s glory. To reflect His glory and love, we should strive to be Christ-like by demonstrating kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. In doing so, we demonstrate our death to sin and our goal to glorify God.

We know that when Jesus was raised from the dead it was a signal of the end of death-as-the-end. Never again will death have the last word. When Jesus died, he took sin down with him, but alive he brings God down to us. From now on, think of it this way: Sin speaks a dead language that means nothing to you; God speaks your mother tongue, and you hang on every word. You are dead to sin and alive to God. That’s what Jesus did. – Romans 6:9-10 (MSG)

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Christ Jesus, we thank You for Your sacrifice on the cross for our sins. Teach us to act and think like You; guide our thoughts and actions. As the clematis blossom brightens spring days, let us grow and blossom, shining brightly with Your love. Amen.

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