Question 206

What does it mean to die in Christ Jesus?

Answer

Dying in Christ Jesus means to die in the state of God's grace without any mortal sin. A believer in Christ, following his example, is thus able to transform his own death into an act of obedience and love for the Father. “This saying is sure: if we have died with him, we will also live with him” (2 Timothy 2:11).

Condenses CCC ¶¶ 1005-1014 1019