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Crucified with Christ – Stephen F. Olford

Galatians 2:20

“Crucified with Christ is Restating Romans 8:8-4" - For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Pastor, unpack these verses for us. Please try not to answer all my questions.

Pastor Olford says, “God exacted the Law”. What does exacted mean?

1. The Reality of Christ's Crucifixion: Galatians 2:20 states, "I have been crucified with Christ." Do we understand this as a metaphor, or as a spiritual reality that impacts our lives?

2. Understanding True Crucifixion: What does it mean to "be crucified" with Christ in a spiritual sense?

3. Beyond Self-Effort: How does being crucified with Christ differ from the idea of self-denial or self-sacrifice? What does being crucified with Christ reveal about our relationship with Christ?

4. Dying to Self: Of course, we cannot physically crucify ourselves, what does it mean to "die to self"? How can we identify areas in our lives where our self-centeredness needs to be surrendered to Christ?

5. Beyond Suffering: Embracing the Resurrection: The Valley of Vision quote prays for the "resurrection life" to rule me and empower me. What does it mean to live in the power of the resurrection in our daily lives?

6. Beyond Guilt and Shame: If we are already "crucified with Christ," where does the struggle against sin and temptation fit in? - Slow agonizing death. How can we avoid feelings of guilt or shame while acknowledging our ongoing need for growth and transformation?

7. Sharing the Victory: How can we share the message of "crucifixion with Christ" and the power of the resurrection life with others, especially those struggling with sin, addiction, or despair?

8. Surrender and Transformation: How does our "crucifixion with Christ" lead to personal transformation and growth in holiness and worship? What are the practical implications for our thoughts, actions, and relationships?

9. If we do not accept our crucifixion, how can we accept our resurrection in Christ?

10. Witnessing to the Resurrection: How can our own experiences of "dying to self" and embracing the "resurrection life" become a powerful witness to the transforming power of Christ in the world?

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Pastor, tell us how you and your family celebrate Resurrection Sunday and how it affects you personally.