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Ephesians 1:15-23 (view passage online)
Paul prays for believers to know the hope of God’s calling, the riches of His inheritance, and the exceeding greatness of His power toward those who believe. The same power that raised Christ from the dead now works in believers.
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John 1:14-18 (view passage online)
The Word becomes flesh and dwells among men. The only begotten Son declares God, bringing grace and truth to the world. John contrasts the law given through Moses with the grace and truth that comes through Jesus Christ.
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Ephesians 1:7-10 (view passage online)
Believers have redemption through the blood of Christ, receiving the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace. God makes known the mystery of His will to His people. Redemption means God buys us back and releases us by paying a ransom price.
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Ephesians 1:1-6 (view passage online)
God chooses believers in Christ before the foundation of the world and predestines them to adoption as sons. He makes His people accepted in the Beloved. Every spiritual blessing belongs to us in Christ.
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John 1:6-34 (view passage online)
John the Baptist sees Jesus and identifies Him as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. John testifies that he saw the Spirit descending on Jesus like a dove. He clearly names Jesus as the Son of God.
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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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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.
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Romans 17:1-27 (view passage online)
Paul expresses great sorrow for Israel, noting their adoption, glory, covenants, law, promises, and fathers. Christ comes from them according to the flesh. God sovereignly chooses Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, keeping Israel central to His redemptive plan.