Romans 6:5 is studied here as a Biblical passage first: in its immediate King James context, through its recurring metaphysical themes, and through source-grounded readings preserved in Neville Goddard's lectures and books.
For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
Read the Passage in Context
- Romans 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
- Romans 6:5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
- Romans 6:6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
Open Romans 6:5 in the YHWSA Bible workspace for the complete chapter, word tools, notes, and comparisons.
Key Metaphysical Themes
- Death
- Resurrection
- Union With Christ
- Divine Identity
- Sleep Of God
- Baptism
- Death With Christ
- Resurrection With Christ
- Pattern Of Salvation
- Human Point Of View
- Divine Self
- Death And Resurrection
Neville’s Reading in A Prophecy
Just as humanity (God) entered into a 'death-like' state by becoming human, we are guaranteed to experience a resurrection, awakening as God from that sleep.
therefore, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.
Source: A Prophecy
Neville’s Reading in All Things Are Possible 1
Baptism is the mystical experience of being incorporated into the Risen Lord's body, signifying a past union in death (emptying of divine being) and a future, certain union in resurrection (awakening to divine identity).
This incorporation is your baptism, for it is then that you are united; and remember: “If you have been united with him in a death like his, you certainly shall be united with him in a resurrection like his.” Notice the difference in tense. You have been united with him in death, and shall be united with him in resurrection.
Source: All Things Are Possible 1
Neville’s Reading in Bear Ye One Anothers Burdens
This verse describes the two phases of the Christ experience: a metaphorical death to the old human self (the 'human point of view') and a future, certain resurrection into the divine self, which unfolds as God's pattern of salvation within the individual.
Paul made it very, very clear in his 2nd letter to the Corinthians, when he said: “If we have been united with Christ in a death like his, we certainly shall be united with him in a resurrection like his.”
Source: Bear Ye One Anothers Burdens
Neville’s Reading in Building Your Temple
This verse highlights the spiritual truth that our union with Christ in his death (the crucifixion, which is past) guarantees our union with him in his resurrection, a personal experience that confirms scripture.
If we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.
Source: Building Your Temple
Neville’s Reading in He Wakes In Me
Union with Christ in a death-like experience guarantees union with Him in a resurrection-like experience. This emphasizes the mystical union with the divine, where the death of the old self leads to the awakening of the new, resurrected self.
And if we have been united with him in a death like his we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.”
Source: He Wakes In Me
Neville’s Reading in I Am In You
Union with Christ in his death (crucifixion of the ego) guarantees union with him in his resurrection (awakening to divine life).
It was Paul who said: "If I have been united with Christ in a death like his, I shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his."
Source: I Am In You
Practical Reflection
- The certainty of awakening to our divine nature after the experience of human life, knowing that the 'death' of becoming human leads inevitably to resurrection.
- Recognize that the spiritual journey involves a transformation from the limited human perspective to the divine perspective, culminating in the experience of resurrection.
- Embrace the dying to the old self to experience the new, resurrected life in Christ.
- Do not fear a future 'crucifixion' or suffering, as that phase is complete. Instead, focus your hope on the individual resurrection, which is the awakening to your true divine self, and live fully in the present by granting good to others through imaginal acts.
Authoritative Neville Sources
YHWSA provides the Biblical workspace. MyNevilleGoddard.com preserves the complete source works behind the Neville-specific readings.
- A Prophecy (lecture)
- All Things Are Possible 1 (lecture)
- Bear Ye One Anothers Burdens (lecture)
- Building Your Temple (lecture)
- He Wakes In Me (lecture)
- I Am In You (lecture)
Questions about Romans 6:5
What is the metaphysical meaning of Romans 6:5?
YHWSA reads Romans 6:5 in its Biblical context while examining the states of consciousness and spiritual themes expressed by the passage.
Where can I read Romans 6:5 in context?
Open the linked YHWSA Bible workspace to read the complete chapter and use its language, note, and comparison tools.
Where did Neville Goddard discuss Romans 6:5?
The source list links to the complete lectures and books on MyNevilleGoddard.com rather than reproducing those works as a competing article.