The union between Jesus Christ and believers is the basis for all exhortation to faithful, holy living, as well as to sharing in all his benefits.

Matthew 10:40

For the believer

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Identification with Jesus Christ

Matthew 18:5; 25:40
Ephesians 1:1
Philippians 1:1
Romans 8:10
2 Corinthians 5:17

The experience of being in Christ

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John 14:20
2 Corinthians 13:5
Galatians 2:20
Ephesians 3:14-19
Colossians 1:27
Colossians 3:1-4

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Conformity to Jesus Christ

Matthew 16:24
Romans 6:5

pp Mk 8:34

1 Corinthians 6:15-17

pp Lk 9:23

2 Corinthians 4:10
Ephesians 2:6
Philippians 3:10-11
1 Peter 4:13
1 John 2:6,28; 3:24; 5:20
Romans 4:23-25
2 Corinthians 5:21

Righteousness in Christ

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Romans 1:17
1 Corinthians 1:30
Ephesians 1:3-14

Blessing in Christ

Acts 9:3-5

For the church

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In persecution

Acts 22:6-8; 26:14
1 Corinthians 12:12

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In service

Romans 12:4-8
1 Corinthians 12:27
Ephesians 1:22-23; 5:28-30
Colossians 3:15

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1335 blessing
2048 Christ, love of
3278 Holy Spirit, indwelling
6744 sanctification
7024 church, nature of
8020 faith
8114 discipleship
8154 righteousness
8210 commitment to God's people
8265 godliness
8799 polytheism
8815 ridicule