Above every Name

far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named

Ephesians 1:19-21 …and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and…

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Redemption Through His Blood.

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace

Ephesians 1:7-10 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for…

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In Christ Jesus

To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus

Ephesians 1:1-2 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Ephesus was an important place for Paul. He had worked there for over three years…

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Index

This is an index of the posts that go verse by verse through some of Paul’s epistles. (Under development – more to follow!) Romans A servant of Christ. –    Romans 1:1 Which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures.    Romans 1:2-3 Declared to be the Son of God. –  Romans…

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I have reason to be proud of my work for God.

Romans 15:14-17 14 I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. 15 But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God 16 to be…

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Love one another

Romans 12:9-13 9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in…

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The Mercy of God

The mercy of God, Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy

Romans 11:28-32 28 As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. 29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 30 For just as you were at one time disobedient to God but now have received mercy because…

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Obedience From the Heart

Romans 6:17-19 17 But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, 18 and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. 19 I am speaking in human terms, because of your…

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Saved Through Jesus

Romans 5:9-11 9 Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.  10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved…

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