6755 union with Christ, nature of
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The nature of the union of Jesus Christ with believers is explained using a number of central images. The NT stresses the reality, closeness and considerable benefits of this union.

A covenantal relationship

OT background

Isaiah 54:5-8 The marriage covenant is used to illustrate the intimacy of the relationship between God and his people. See also Jeremiah 3:14; Jeremiah 31:32; Hosea 2:7,16

In the NT

Ephesians 5:31-32

A relationship deepened through the incarnation

John 1:14 See also Romans 8:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 4:4; Philippians 2:7-8; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 2:14-18

A relationship personally entered through faith

John 3:16 See also John 1:12; John 2:11; John 7:38; Acts 16:31; Romans 3:22; Romans 8:1; Romans 10:9-10; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:16

A relationship enriched through the sacraments

Baptism

Romans 6:3-5; Galatians 3:27 See also Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:8; Colossians 2:11-12

The Lord's Supper

Matthew 26:26-28 pp Mark 14:22-24 pp Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 10:16; Corinthians 11:23-29

A relationship that affects every aspect of life

1 Corinthians 6:17 See also John 15:1-8; John 17:20-26; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Galatians 2:20

It is a mysterious relationship

Colossians 1:27 See also Ephesians 5:32

See also

2369  Christ, responses to
2595  incarnation
4018  life, spiritual
6214  participation in Christ
6676  justification
7115  children of God
7155  saints
7903  baptism
7933  Lord's Supper
8102  abiding in Christ
8206  Christlikeness
8258  fruitfulness, spiritual



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