Nature of union with Christ
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· 2 viewsThe 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
A covenantal relationship
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OT background
The marriage covenant is used to illustrate the intimacy of the relationship between God and his people.
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In the NT
In the NT
31 “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” 32 This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.
A relationship deepened through the incarnation
A relationship deepened through the incarnation
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
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A relationship personally entered through faith
A relationship personally entered through faith
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
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A relationship enriched through the sacraments
A relationship enriched through the sacraments
Baptism
Baptism
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The Lord’s Supper
The Lord’s Supper
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A relationship that affects every aspect of life
A relationship that affects every aspect of life
17 But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him.
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It is a mysterious relationship
It is a mysterious relationship
27 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
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