8217 conformity
Dictionary of Bible Themes

Correspondence in character or behaviour; believers are not to conform to the ways of this world but are to be conformed to the image of Christ.

Romans 12:2

Believers are not to conform to the ways of this world

1 Peter 1:14

See also

Exodus 23:2
Leviticus 20:23
Deuteronomy 18:9
2 Kings 17:15
Ezekiel 11:12

Israel was not to imitate the practices of surrounding nations

Daniel 1:8
Daniel 3:12
Ephesians 4:17

Daniel refused to conform to the ways of Babylon

Colossians 3:7-8
1 Thessalonians 5:6
1 Timothy 1:9-11
1 Peter 4:3
3 John 1:11
Romans 8:29

Christians will be conformed to the image of Christ

See also

John 13:15,34
Romans 13:14
1 Corinthians 11:1
Ephesians 5:1-2
Philippians 2:5
Romans 6:3-10

The means of being conformed to Jesus Christ

2 Corinthians 4:10

In being completely united with him

See also

Romans 8:10-11,17-18
Philippians 3:10-11
1 Peter 4:13
Philippians 3:10

See also

In his death

Galatians 6:14
Colossians 1:24; 3:3
1 Peter 2:21; 4:1
Ephesians 2:4-6

See also

In his resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:20-22
Colossians 3:1

See also

2339 Christ, example of
2530 Christ, death of
2560 Christ, resurrection
5035 mind
5959 submission
8116 discipleship, cost
8120 following Christ
8206 Christlikeness
8429 fasting
8450 martyrdom
8453 obedience
Dictionary of Bible Themes
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