Ephesians 4:5
One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Cross-reference
In Ephesians 4:13, the same context expands on 'one faith' as the goal of unity we are to attain together.
1 Corinthians 8:6 declares 'one Lord, Jesus Christ,' nearly identical to the creedal 'one Lord' in Ephesians 4:5.
In Jude 1:3, 'the faith' is the once-for-all entrusted body of truth—matching the singular 'one faith' here.
Titus 1:4 refers to a 'common faith', directly paralleling the 'one faith' all believers share.
Philippians 2:11 confesses that Jesus Christ is Lord, directly affirming the 'one Lord' in Ephesians 4:5.
In Galatians 3:26-28, faith and baptism unite all believers as one in Christ—mirroring the 'one faith, one baptism' here.
2 Corinthians 11:4 warns against a different Jesus or gospel, highlighting the threat to the singular faith and Lord declared here.
In 1 Corinthians 12:13, baptism by one Spirit forms one body—directly echoing the 'one baptism' and unity theme here.
1 Corinthians 12:5 says there are different services but the same Lord, illustrating the unity behind the 'one Lord' in Ephesians.
1 Corinthians 1:13 questions division and baptism in Paul's name, underscoring the single baptism in Christ affirmed in Ephesians 4:5.
Romans 14:9 states Christ died and rose to be Lord of both dead and living, confirming the 'one Lord'.
In Romans 6:4, baptism also symbolizes resurrection to new life—deepening the meaning of the 'one baptism' here.
In Romans 6:3, baptism unites us with Christ's death—explaining the significance of the 'one baptism' here.
Romans 3:30 affirms the same God justifies both Jew and Gentile through the same faith, reinforcing the 'one faith' and 'one Lord'.
Acts 10:36 declares Jesus Christ as Lord of all, reinforcing the 'one Lord' in Ephesians 4:5.
Acts 2:36 identifies Jesus as both Lord and Messiah, directly affirming the 'one Lord' of Ephesians 4:5.
In Matthew 28:19, Jesus commands baptism in the Triune name—the basis for the 'one baptism' mentioned here.
Zechariah 14:9 declares 'the Lord will be one' — directly echoing the 'one Lord' of Ephesians 4:5 in a future reign.
Colossians 2:12 explains baptism and faith as burial and resurrection with Christ — the very 'one baptism' and 'one faith' Paul mentions in Ephesians 4:5.
Romans 14:8 teaches that we belong to the Lord in life and death, expanding on what it means to have one Lord.