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Definition and Usage:The term "connexion" is an archaic form of the word "connection," which refers to a relationship or link between people, events, or ideas. In a biblical context, connexion often pertains to the spiritual and communal bonds among believers, the relationship between God and humanity, and the interconnectedness of biblical teachings.
Biblical Context:The concept of connexion is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the unity and fellowship among believers and their relationship with God. This is evident in the New Testament, where the early church is described as a body of believers connected through faith in Jesus Christ.
Key Scriptures:1.
Body of Christ: The Apostle Paul frequently uses the metaphor of the body to describe the church's connexion. In
1 Corinthians 12:12-14 , Paul writes, "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 passage highlights the interconnectedness of believers, each playing a unique role within the body of Christ.
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Unity in the Spirit: Ephesians 4:3-6 underscores the importance of maintaining spiritual connexion: "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." This passage emphasizes the unity and connexion among believers, rooted in their shared faith and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
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Vine and Branches: Jesus uses the imagery of a vine and its branches to describe the connexion between Himself and His followers. In
John 15:5 , He states, "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 metaphor illustrates the vital connexion between Christ and believers, emphasizing dependence on Him for spiritual growth and fruitfulness.
Theological Implications:The concept of connexion in the Bible underscores the importance of community and fellowship among believers. It reflects the theological understanding that Christians are not isolated individuals but are part of a larger spiritual family. This connexion is both vertical, with God, and horizontal, with fellow believers.
Practical Applications:Believers are encouraged to foster and maintain their connexions within the church community through acts of love, service, and mutual support.
Hebrews 10:24-25 exhorts, "And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This passage highlights the importance of gathering together to strengthen the bonds of connexion and encourage one another in faith.
Conclusion:The biblical concept of connexion is foundational to understanding the nature of the church and the believer's relationship with God and others. It calls for a commitment to unity, love, and mutual edification within the body of Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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n.) Connection. See Connection.
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Connexion of the Ascension with the Resurrection.
The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion. <. ... CHAPTER IX. THE ASCENSION.
Section 306. Connexion of the Ascension with the Resurrection. ...
Connexion of the Phenomena with the State of the Times. ...
The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion. <. ...
The Connexion of Christianity with the Jewish History.
... PART II. OF THE AUXILIARY EVIDENCES OF CHRISTIANITY CHAPTER III. THE CONNEXION
OF CHRISTIANITY WITH THE JEWISH HISTORY. Undoubtedly ...
Connexion of Christ's Miracles with his Mode of Teaching.
The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion. <. ... Section 84.
Connexion of Christ's Miracles with his Mode of Teaching. ...
Connexion with the Old Testament Theocracy.
The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion. <. ... BOOK IV. THE PUBLIC
MINISTRY OF CHRIST IN ITS REAL CONNEXION. PART I. THE PLAN OF CHRIST. ...
Connexion of all the Supernatural Facts in Christ's Manifestation.
The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion. <. ... Section 308. Connexion
of all the Supernatural Facts in Christ's Manifestation. ...
The Connexion Between Steadfastness, Truth, and Freedom. (John ...
The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion. <. ... Section 196.
The Connexion between Steadfastness, Truth, and Freedom. ...
The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion
The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion. <. ... THE LIFE OF JESUS
CHRIST. IN ITS. HISTORICAL CONNEXION AND HISTORICAL DEVELOPEMENT. BY. ...
The Popular Sentiment in Regard to Christ's Connexion with the ...
The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion. <. ... Section 30. The popular
Sentiment in regard to Christ's Connexion with the Schools. ...
The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion
The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion. <. The Life of Jesus
Christ in Its Historical Connexion Augustus Neander. Table of Contents. ...
Thesaurus
Connexion (9 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Connection. See Connection. Multi-Version
Concordance
Connexion (9 Occurrences). Acts 14:26 Thence
...Namely (81 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Romans 15:16 that I should be a minister of Christ Jesus among the Gentiles,
doing priestly duties in connexion with God's Good News so that the sacrifice ...
Justify (19 Occurrences)
... Acts 19:40 For in connexion with to-day's proceedings there is danger of our being
charged with attempted insurrection, there having been no real reason for ...
Instructions (47 Occurrences)
... Acts 15:20 Yet let us send them written instructions to abstain from things polluted
by connexion with idolatry, from fornication, from meat killed by ...
Insurrection (8 Occurrences)
... Acts 19:40 For in connexion with to-day's proceedings there is danger of our being
charged with attempted insurrection, there having been no real reason for ...
Inflicts (7 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 3:6 It is He also who has made us competent to serve Him in connexion
with a new Covenant, which is not a written code but a Spirit; for the ...
To-day's (1 Occurrence)
... Acts 19:40 For in connexion with to-day's proceedings there is danger of our being
charged with attempted insurrection, there having been no real reason for ...
Real (26 Occurrences)
... Acts 19:40 For in connexion with to-day's proceedings there is danger of our being
charged with attempted insurrection, there having been no real reason for ...
Duties (46 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Romans 15:16 that I should be a minister of Christ Jesus among the Gentiles,
doing priestly duties in connexion with God's Good News so that the sacrifice ...
Disorderly (8 Occurrences)
... Acts 19:40 For in connexion with to-day's proceedings there is danger of our being
charged with attempted insurrection, there having been no real reason for ...
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