12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves[d] or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. 14 For the body does not consist of one member…
From Theopedia The theme of union with Christ occurs in numerous places in the New Testament, and is also pictured in the Old Testament.^[1]^ It is that union enjoyed by believers, individually and corporately, with the Lord Jesus. It is sometimes referred to as the unio mystica or mystic union, as its fact is established without understanding the mechanism. Our union with Christ…
New International Version 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many…
Scientists have discovered that neighboring trees’ roots become interconnected underground, forming a larger system. They communicate and share nutrients.1, 2 In the same way, couples are supposed to be so intertwined that they form one ecosystem, a seamless union in which as one ANR woman put it, one member of the couple can say “I…
I normally don’t quote the Spice Girls, but the chorus from this song speaks so beautifully to this blog and its mission that I had to share. “Come a little bit closer baby, get it on, get it on ‘Cause tonight is the night when two become one I need some love like I never…
David and Jonathan’s Friendship 1 Sam. 18 As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 And Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father’s house. 3 Then Jonathan…
Lyrics: Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart, Draw me, my Savior—so precious Thou art! Fold me, oh, fold me close to Thy breast; Shelter me safe in that “haven of rest”; Shelter me safe in that “haven of rest.” Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring, Naught as an off’ring to Jesus, my King; Only…
John 17:1: When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, ESV Study Bible notes on v. 1: 17:1 Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven, striking a customary posture in prayer (cf. Ps.123:1; Mark…
“Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.” – Romans 16:16 “All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.” – 1 Corinthians 16:20 “Greet one another with a holy kiss.” – 2 Corinthians 13:12 “Greet all God’s people with a holy…
“And the two shall become one flesh”
English Standard Version (ESV) Walk in Love 5 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among…
John 14 English Standard Version (ESV) I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life 14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God;[a] believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?[b]3 And…
48 “I am the bread of life. 49 Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. 50 This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this…
♪♫ ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ ♭ ♮ ♯ Hark the herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled” Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With the angelic host proclaim: “Christ is born in Bethlehem” Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory…
When husband and wife endeavor to truly prioritize the other above self all the time in all facets of marriage and die to their individualism, something beautiful begins to happen. They begin to behave like one person. -Paraphrase of some Christian wisdom I found online
Christ-centered ANR 