Note 14 at Eph. 2:6: The word "together" was used three times in verses 5-6. It is describing our union with Christ in being "quickened" (v. 5), "raised" (v. 6), and seated in heavenly places (v. 6). None of these things are possible on our own. It is only through our union with Christ that any of this is attainable. Our victory in the Christian life is dependent on our dependency on Christ and not on ourselves. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to live for Christ. Instead we need to recognize our weakness and let Him live through us.

Note 15 at Eph. 2:6: The terms "made us sit" (v. 6), "raised" (Eph. 1:20; v. 6), and "quickened" (vv. 1, 5), are all terms that are in the aorist tense, which indicates something that God has already accomplished in Christ and not something that is off in the future.

To be raised up together with Christ and made to sit together "in heavenly places" indicates not only location but also a position of authority. It's because of our position of being raised up with Christ that all things, including the demonic realm, are put under our feet (Eph. 1:22-23). We are to exercise this authority in this present evil age through preaching the gospel, including healing the sick and casting out devils (see note 4 at Acts 4:30, p. 592; see note 4 at Lk. 5:24, p. 146; see note 2 at Mk. 16:20, p. 565).

Since we are resurrected with Jesus and seated with Him in heavenly places, then what is true of Him is true of us in our born-again spirit also. We can and should do the same works that Jesus does (see notes 17-18 at Jn. 14:12, p. 492).