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The concept of being "connected" in the Bible often relates to the relationships between God and His people, among believers, and within the body of Christ. This connection is both spiritual and communal, emphasizing unity, love, and mutual support.
Connection with GodThe primary connection in the Bible is between God and humanity. This relationship is established through faith and obedience. In
John 15:5, Jesus uses the metaphor of the vine and branches to illustrate this connection: "I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing." This passage highlights the necessity of remaining connected to Christ to live a fruitful Christian life.
Connection Among BelieversThe New Testament frequently addresses the importance of connection among believers. In
1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Paul describes the church as one body with many members, each playing a vital role: "For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also is Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. For the body does not consist of one part, but of many."
This imagery underscores the interconnectedness of believers, emphasizing that each member is essential to the health and function of the whole body. The unity of believers is further encouraged in
Ephesians 4:3, which urges Christians to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
Connection Through LoveLove is the binding force that connects believers to one another and to God. In 1
John 4:7, the apostle John writes, "Beloved, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." This passage indicates that love is both a sign of connection to God and a means of connecting with others.
The greatest commandments, as stated by Jesus in
Matthew 22:37-39, further emphasize this connection through love: "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" These commandments encapsulate the essence of being connected to God and others.
Connection in the Early ChurchThe early church exemplified a profound sense of connection and community.
Acts 2:42-47 describes the believers' devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. They shared their possessions and supported one another, demonstrating a deep, practical connection that extended beyond mere spiritual unity.
Connection Through the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in connecting believers to God and each other. In
Romans 8:16, Paul writes, "The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children." The Holy Spirit not only affirms our connection to God but also empowers and unites the church, as seen in
Acts 2 during Pentecost when the Spirit descended upon the believers, enabling them to speak in various tongues and spread the gospel.
ConclusionThe biblical concept of being connected encompasses a multifaceted relationship with God, fellow believers, and the broader community. It is characterized by unity, love, and the active presence of the Holy Spirit, all of which are essential for a thriving Christian life and witness.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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imp. & p. p.) of Connect.
Greek
3532. Nikolaos -- Nicolaus, a Christian, probably notconnected...... 3531, 3532. Nikolaos. 3533 . Nicolaus, a Christian, probably not
connected with the sect bearing the same name. Part of Speech: Noun
...937. basilikos -- royal
... royal. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: basilikos Phonetic Spelling:
(bas-il-ee-kos') Short Definition:connected with a king, royal, regal Definition...
4920. suniemi -- to set together, fig. to understand
... final understanding (complete with ). Accordingly, 4920 () is closelyconnected
with discerning and doing "" (2307 ). Eph 5:17: "So...
3853. paraggello -- to transmit a message, to order
... faith (). Accordingly, 3853 () and faith (4102 ) are closelyconnected in the
NT -- see 1 Tim 1:2-4,4:11,12, 5:7,8. [3853 () "originally...
2261. epios -- gentle, mild
... it through faith. Accordingly, 2261 () and faith (4102 ) are directlyconnected
in the NT (see 2 Tim 2:22-24). Word Origin of uncertain...
775. Asiarches -- an Asiarch, an official of Asian cities
... Masculine Transliteration: Asiarches Phonetic Spelling: (as-ee-ar'-khace) Short
Definition: an Asiarch Definition: an Asiarch, an officialconnected with the...
2853. kollao -- to glue, unite
... 2853 (from , "glue") -- to bond (cleave), adhere to (literally, " together"); to ,
join to; (figuratively) intimatelyconnected in a soul-knit friendship....
3957. pascha -- the Passover, the Passover supper or lamb
... Passover. Of Chaldee origin (compare pecach); the Passover (the meal, the day, the
festival or the special sacrificesconnected with it) -- Easter, Passover....
4336. proseuchomai -- to pray
... as He imparts faith ("divine "). Accordingly, praying (4336) is closely
inter-connected with 4102 ("faith") in the NT. See: Ac 6:5...
752. archisunagogos -- ruler of a synagogue
... Phonetic Spelling: (ar-khee-soon-ag'-o-gos) Short Definition: a leader of the synagogue
Definition: a leader of the synagogue, a leaderconnected with the...
Library
Of the virtues which areConnected with Prudence (Four Articles)
... OF THE VIRTUES WHICH ARECONNECTED WITH PRUDENCE (FOUR ARTICLES). In due
sequence, we must consider the virtues that areconnected...
Whether the Moral virtues areConnected with one Another?
... OF THE CONNECTION OF VIRTUES (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether the moral virtues
areconnected with one another? Objection 1: It would seem...
Fragment xviii. On the CircumstancesConnected with Our Saviour's...
... Fragment XVIII. On the CircumstancesConnected with Our Saviour's Passion
and His Life-Giving Resurrection.? On the Circumstances...
Dress asConnected with Idolatry.
... Chapter XVIII."Dress asConnected with Idolatry. But we must now treat
of the garb only and apparatus of office. There is a dress...
Whether all Sins areConnected with one Another?
... OF THE COMPARISON OF ONE SIN WITH ANOTHER (TEN ARTICLES) Whether all sins
areconnected with one another? Objection 1: It would...
Of the Observance of DaysConnected with Idolatry.
... Chapter XIII."Of the Observance of DaysConnected with Idolatry. But why
speak of sacrifices and priesthoods? Of spectacles, moreover...
The Rise of the HierarchyConnected with the Spread of Heresies.
... SECTION III. THE WORSHIP AND CONSTITUTION OF THE CHURCH. CHAPTER VI. THE
RISE OF THE HIERARCHYCONNECTED WITH THE SPREAD OF HERESIES....
Discrepancy of the Gospel NarrativesConnected with the Cleansing...
... Tenth Book. 15. Discrepancy of the Gospel NarrativesConnected with the
Cleansing of the Temple. "And Jesus went up to Jerusalem....
Of the Illicit ArtsConnected with Demonolatry, and of which the...
... Book X. Chapter 9."Of the Illicit ArtsConnected with Demonolatry, and of Which
the Platonist Porphyry Adopts Some, and Discards Others....
DocumentsConnected with the Council of Tyre.
... Chapter VI."Documentsconnected with the Council of Tyre. 71. Thus ended
the conspiracy. The Meletians were repulsed and covered...
Thesaurus
Connected (11 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Connect. Multi-Version Concordance
Connected (11 Occurrences). Luke 1:3 it has seemed right
...Associate (20 Occurrences)
... 7. (a.) Closelyconnected or joined with some other, as in interest, purpose,
employment, or office; sharing responsibility or authority; as, an associate judge...
History (57 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A systematic, written account of events, particularly of those affecting
a nation, institution, science, or art, and usuallyconnected with a...
Connection (72 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of connecting, or the state of
beingconnected; junction; union; alliance; relationship....
Chain (21 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A series of links or rings, usually of metal,connected, or fitted into
one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornament...
Passover (81 Occurrences)
... motions of a young lamb; Aramaic paccha', whence Greek Pascha; whence English "paschal."
In early Christian centuries folk-etymologyconnected pascha with...
Fasts (3 Occurrences)
... holidays, some based, according to their tradition, on agriculture and the natural
changes of times and seasons, some on historical eventsconnected with the...
Feasts (45 Occurrences)
... holidays, some based, according to their tradition, on agriculture and the natural
changes of times and seasons, some on historical eventsconnected with the...
Christs (2 Occurrences)
... The revolts in this period were generallyconnected with religious pretensions in
the leaders (Josephus, BJ, II, xiii, 4-"deceived and deluded the people under...
Pisidia (2 Occurrences)
... to the priests of the native religion; the remaining portions of this estate belonged
later to the Roman emperors, and many inscriptionsconnected with the...
Resources
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