From death to life
From Death to Life: The Power of Being Quickened with Christ In our recent reflections on the transformative truths of the New Testament, we’ve explored the profound reality of regeneration—God’s act of giving us new life in Christ. Today, we turn our attention to a related and equally powerful concept found in the Greek word suzōopoieō (Strong’s G4806), translated as “quickened together with.” This word appears only twice in Scripture, yet it carries a weighty message about our passage from spiritual death to vibrant life in union with Jesus Christ. The Meaning of Suzōopoieō In Ephesians 2:5, we read, “Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved).” Similarly, Colossians 2:13 declares, “And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses.” The Greek term suzōopoieō literally means “to make alive together with.” It describes a divine act where G...