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Ephesians 1:5-6
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Ephesians 1:5-6
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5
he
[a]
predestined us for adoption to sonship
[b]
through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—
6
to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
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1.
ver 11;
Romans 8:29,30
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Romans 8:14,15
3.
Luke 12:32
;
1 Corinthians 1:21
;
Colossians 1:19
4.
ver 12,14
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Matthew 3:17
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[a].
Or "sight in love. " 5"He"
[b].
The Greek word for "adoption to sonship" is a legal term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture.
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