From the New Testament perspective: 'Connect VS Bond VS Unite VS Coordinate VS Accompany VS Combine'

 

Ephesians 4:16 "From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work."

Colossians 2:19 "… connection with the head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows as God causes it to grow."

 

Term

Description

Explanation

Example

All Relevant Verses

Connect

Refers to

 two or more parts being joined together

Often used in the New Testament to describe the relationship between believers and Christ or among believers

Believers connected with Christ

Ephesians 4:16 "From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work."

Bond

Indicates a tight combination, emphasizing durability more than 'connect'

Describes the deep relationship between believers and Christ or the church

Believers bonded with the church

Colossians 2:19 "… connection with the head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows as God causes it to grow."

Unite

Refers to multiple independent entities becoming one

Often used to describe the unity of believers in Christ

Believers united

in Christ

Ephesians 4:3 "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."

Coordinate

Harmonizing

 or

coordinating different parts

Less directly used in the New Testament, but can be understood as harmony among believers

Mutual coordination among believers

Romans 12:16 "Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited."

Accompany

Indicates

acting together with others

Describes

Believers

 walking with Christ

 or with each other

Walking

with Christ

Colossians 2:6 "So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him."

Combine

Multiple parts combining

into

a whole

Describes

the church

as

 the body of Christ

The church becoming

the body of Christ

1 Corinthians 12:27 "Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it."

 

Please note that the use of these terms in the New Testament may overlap, and their specific meanings often depend on the context. This table provides general explanations and examples but does not cover all possible uses.

 

*Please refer to the 2024 Memorial Day Conference - The Christian Life,  Message Two: The Grafted Life

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