Nature of union with Christ

The nature of the union of Jesus Christ with believers is explained using a number of central images. The NT stresses the reality, closeness and considerable benefits of this union.

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A covenantal relationship OT background Is 54:5–8 See also Je 3:14; Je 31:32; Ho 2:7; Ho 2:16 In the NT Eph 5:31–32 A relationship deepened through the incarnation Jn 1:14 See also Ro 8:3; 2 Co 5:21; Ga 4:4; Php 2:7–8; 1 Ti 3:16; Heb 2:14–18 A relationship personally entered through faith Jn 3:16 See…