Dictionary of Bible Themes The gospel brings new life to men and women, who lived in death and darkness until they came to faith. The NT emphasis upon "being made alive in Christ" is closely linked to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:1,4-6Being made alive in Christ See also Ezekiel 37:1-14John 5:24-26 Crossing over from death to life See also Romans 6:3-51 Corinthians 15:17 Colossians 2:13 Philippians 4:13 Believers continue to live by the power of the risen Christ See also 2 Corinthians 5:17Galatians 2:20 Philippians 3:10 Colossians 3:1-2 Results of being made alive in Christ Spiritual desires Colossians 3:3-4See also Spiritual assurance John 5:241 Peter 2:1-3 See also Spiritual appetite John 3:3,6Romans 6:13 Commitment to God 1 John 3:14Love for fellow believers Romans 7:4See also Spiritual character Galatians 5:22-23See also 1060 God, greatness of2069 Christ, pre-eminence 3233 Holy Spirit & sanctification 3293 Holy Spirit, witness of 4016 life, human 5112 Peter 6730 reinstatement 8107 assurance & life of faith 8256 fruitfulness 8295 love, and Holy Spirit 8351 teachableness |
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