If we have been planted in the likeness of Christ's death, what is guaranteed?
The guarantee is that we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection. Just as surely as He rose from the dead, we are one day going to rise from the dead, if we have to go that route.
Les explains that Paul sets forth a condition and a guarantee: if we have been planted in the likeness of Christ's death, then we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection. Just as certainly as Christ rose from the dead, we too will one day rise from the dead if we must go by way of the cemetery. He notes, however, that he is trusting the Lord will come first and remove us, so that we are out of here before that happens. Either way, the cemetery is simply waiting for the new life of resurrection.
For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
More Questions
What does it mean to be planted together in the likeness of Christ's death?
Being planted together in the likeness of Christ's death means our old Adam has died and must be crucified, identifying us with His death.
How can we be sure we will be resurrected in Christ's likeness?
Just as two kernels of wheat planted side by side both come up the same and are wheat, so those planted in the likeness of His resurrection will be resurrected in His likeness — the outcome is as certain as the seed producing its own kind.
What does 'planted together in the likeness of his death' refer to in Romans 6:5?
In Romans 6:5, 'planted together in the likeness of his death' refers to being in the tomb as Jesus was.