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Destroyed, not merely subdued, but annihilated — stripped of its dominion, deprived of its life, annulled as to authority and energy, and finally as to existence. Our sinful nature not to be improved but destroyed. Its place to be taken by a holy and Divine nature. As the old man dies the new man lives. Either grace must destroy sin or sin the soul. Four things observed in the destruction of the body of sin.

I. THE MERITORIOUS CAUSE. The crucifixion of Christ.

II. THE EFFICIENT CAUSE. The Holy Spirit (Romans 8:13).

III. THE INSTRUMENTAL CAUSE. The gospel of God's grace (1 Peter 1:22).

IV. THE MORE. The infusion of new principles and affections (Galatians 5:16; 2 Corinthians 5:14).

(T. Robinson, D. D.)

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KJV: For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

WEB: For if we have become united with him in the likeness of his death, we will also be part of his resurrection;