Match each New Testament passage to the aspect of identity in Christ that it emphasizes: Passages: 1. Romans 12:5 2. Galatians 3:26 3. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Descriptions: A. Believers are children of God through faith in Christ Jesus B. Believers form one body in Christ and are mutually dependent C. A person in Christ is a new creation whose old life has passed away

### The pairs | Item | Matches | Why | |---|---|---| | Romans 12:5 | Believers are one body in Christ and mutually dependent. | The passage compares believers to parts of one body and says they are parts of one another. | | Galatians 3:26 | Believers are children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. | The verse directly connects sonship with faith in Christ. | | Second Corinthians 5:17 | A person in Christ is a new creation. | The verse says the old has passed away and the new has come. | ### The concept These passages describe different aspects of identity in Christ. Romans 12:5 emphasizes community, Galatians 3:26 emphasizes belonging to God, and Second Corinthians 5:17 emphasizes transformation. They are related claims, but they do not mean exactly the same thing. ### Terms - **Mutually dependent**: Relying on one another as members of a shared body. ### Remember Notice whether a passage emphasizes personal transformation, relationship with God, or shared community.