United With Christ in Resurrection
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Rev. Tse Amable | March 23 2026 | Romans 6:5–11
KEY VERSE: “If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection.” (Romans 6:5, NIV)
MESSAGE:
Without question, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is one of the central pillars of the Christian faith. That is why this doctrine is affirmed in the Apostles’ Creed, which is used in many Christian traditions, including at burial services. In the line, “I believe in the resurrection of the body,” we affirm that there will be a resurrection of the dead. Some will be raised to eternal life with Jesus Christ, while others, who have rejected Him, will be raised to judgment.
The Bible makes it clear that those who believe in Jesus Christ will be raised to live with Him forever. The Apostle Paul wrote, “If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men,” and then declared, “But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1 Corinthians 15:19–20, NIV). This hope is beautifully symbolised in baptism. As the Scriptures say, “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life” (Romans 6:4, NIV).
If you believe in Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour and Lord and have confessed Him openly, you are united with Christ in resurrection. Because Christ lives, you also shall live, even after death.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Do you believe that through faith in Jesus Christ, you are united with Him in His resurrection from the dead? How is your hope in the resurrection shaping the way you live? This is the godly admonition to follow: “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:58, NIV).
PRAYER:
Lord, I thank You that through faith in Jesus Christ, I am united with Him in resurrection. Help me to live each day in the hope, strength, and holiness that flow from this truth. Keep me faithful as I await the fullness of life in Christ. Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: UNITED The word united comes from the Greek word symphytos. It means joined together with, closely connected, or grown together as one. It captures the picture of a shared life and a deep bond that cannot be easily separated.
It teaches that believers are not only followers of Christ from a distance. They are joined to Him. His death counts for them, and His risen life shapes them. This union is the ground of both present transformation and future hope.
Reflect on this:
Because you are united with Christ, His victory is not far from you. His risen life now gives you hope, strength, and a new way to live.
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