Dictionary of Bible Themes: 9313 resurrection, spiritual

9313 resurrection, spiritual

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

Being made alive in Christ

Ephesians 2:1,4-6 See also Ezekiel 37:1-14

Crossing over from death to life

John 5:24-26 See also Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 15:17; Colossians 2:13

Believers continue to live by the power of the risen Christ

Philippians 4:13 See also 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 3:10

Results of being made alive in Christ

Spiritual desires

Colossians 3:1-2

Spiritual assurance

Colossians 3:3-4 See also John 5:24

Spiritual appetite

1 Peter 2:1-3 See also John 3:3,6

Commitment to God

Romans 6:13

Love for fellow believers

1 John 3:14

Spiritual character

Romans 7:4 See also Galatians 5:22-23