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John 1:6-34 (view passage online)
The Jews send priests and Levites to question John the Baptist about his identity. John denies being the Christ, Elijah, or the Prophet, calling himself only a voice crying in the wilderness. He points away from himself and directs people toward the One coming after him.
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John 1:1-14 (view passage online)
Jesus comes as the Word and God in the flesh, existing in the beginning with God. He makes all things and carries life and the light of men within Him. He gives the right to become children of God to all who receive Him.
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Ephesians 1:1-14 (view passage online)
Paul introduces himself as an apostle by the will of God and writes to the church at Ephesus. He focuses the first three chapters of his letter on doctrine concerning our identity in Christ and the last three on practical application. The letter details exactly who we are in Christ and what we possess in Him.
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2 Peter 3 (view passage online)
Peter warns that the day of the Lord comes as a thief. The heavens pass away, the elements melt, and God brings new heavens and a new earth where righteousness dwells. Believers must live in holy conduct and godliness as they look forward to these events.
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2 Peter 3 (view passage online)
Scoffers question the promise of the Lord’s coming. God does not delay His promise but shows longsuffering, not wanting anyone to perish. The day of the Lord still comes as a thief in the night.