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I. THE OLD MAN.

1. Old as Adam, in nature, habit, spirit.

2. His features.

3. His vigour.

II. HIS CRUCIFIXION.

1. Effected with Christ.

2. The process.

(1)  Painful.

(2)  Protracted.

(3)  Voluntary.

III. THE NECESSITY OF IT.

1. That the body of sin may be destroyed.

2. That we may be emancipated from its service.

(J. Lyth, 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;