Resurrection, as far as we are concerned, is a matter of hope. We have part with Christ in His death; we shall have part in resurrection also for our bodies. Meanwhile, we, as alive through Him risen, have all the benefit of His death as a power delivering from sin. Our old man we know to be crucified with Him. Without this the root of evil had not been dealt with nor consequently had we against self that weapon of divine temper which a God of resurrection puts in our hands. [8]