In the Lord Jesus Christ
- Series: I Believe
How comfortable should we be when we think about Christ? Paul continues his explosion of praise over Christ’s forgiveness and redemption in this section of Ephesians 1.
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Scripture Passage(s): Ephesians 1:7-12
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7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known [1] to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.
11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. (ESV)
Footnotes
[1] 1:9 Or he lavished upon us in all wisdom and insight, making known . . .
