The "old man" (the person we were before spiritual transformation) is said to be "crucified," rendering the "body of sin" powerless.
In modern pop culture, the phrase takes a more literal, gritty turn. The 2018 film Body of Sin , directed by the , uses the concept of seduction as a weapon. Freed from Sin: A sermon on Romans 6:6-7
The term most famously originates in the New Testament, specifically in . In this context, the "body of sin" is often interpreted not as the literal human body itself—which is considered a "temple"—but rather as our sinful nature or the "old self". Key takeaways from this perspective include: