Eph 2:6 NLT
For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus.
Life
So Paul is making a big deal out of us being dead in sin before believing Christ.
He repeats, He raised us from the dead. That would be spiritual death, being separated from God.
- He raised us from the dead along with Christ
- Seated us in the heavenly realms
Why? Because we were united with Christ. We are now alive, and no longer separated from God.
Heavenly Realms
What is a realm? It is literally a kingdom. So what does this scripture mean?
When we were dead, separated from God, we were also under the authority of Satan, we were in the kingdom of Satan, the realm of Satan.
Now as we believe Christ. He has removed us from the realm of Satan, and placed us in the heavenly realms.
Why seated? Who sits in a kingdom? The king! We are joint heirs with Christ, Kings and Priests, and Jesus is the King of kings.
So because of the complete work of Christ on the cross. He has made us alive in Him, removed us from the authority of Satan, and raised us to the status of sons of God.