Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6754 union with Christ » 6756 union with Christ, significance of
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.
For the believer
Identification with Jesus Christ
Matthew 10:40 See also Matthew 18:5; Matthew 25:40; Ephesians 1:1; Philippians 1:1
The experience of being in Christ
Romans 8:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17 See also John 14:20; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 3:14-19; Colossians 1:27
Conformity to Jesus Christ
Colossians 3:1-4 See also Matthew 16:24 pp Mark 8:34 pp Luke 9:23; Romans 6:5; 1 Corinthians 6:15-17; 2 Corinthians 4:10; Ephesians 2:6; Philippians 3:10-11; 1 Peter 4:13; 1 John 2:6,28; John 3:24; John 5:20
Righteousness in Christ
Romans 4:23-25; 2 Corinthians 5:21 See also Romans 1:17; 1 Corinthians 1:30
Blessing in Christ
Ephesians 1:3-14
For the church
In persecution
Acts 9:3-5 See also Acts 22:6-8; Acts 26:14
In service
1 Corinthians 12:12 See also Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 5:28-30; Colossians 3:15
See also
1335 blessing 2048 Christ, love of 3278 Holy Spirit, indwelling 6744 sanctification 7024 church, nature of 8020 faith 8114 discipleship 8154 righteousness 8209 commitment to Christ 8265 godliness 8797 persecution, attitudes 8813 riches, spiritual
