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God’s Identity Project. Ephesians 1 (part 2). Ephes. 1:5-6. …according to the kind intention of His will. to the praise of the glory of His grace , which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. Ephes. 1:7.
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God’s Identity Project Ephesians 1 (part 2)
Ephes. 1:5-6 …according to the kind intention of His will. to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
Ephes. 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses… Ephesians 4:8 “...He led captive a host of captives , And He gave gifts to men."
Ephes. 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses…
Ephes. 1:7-8 …the riches of his grace, which He lavished on us. 1 Peter 1:12 things into which angels long to look.
Ephes. 1:7-8 …the riches of his grace, which He lavished on us. But God also changes & empowers us
God’s Approach to Change 2 Cor. 5:16“Therefore from now on we recognize no man according to the flesh…” • Not rules… • Rather:
God’s Approach to Change 2 Cor. 5:16“Therefore from now on we recognize no man according to the flesh…” • Not rules… • Rather: Romans 2:4 (NASB) Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?
God’s Approach to Change • Not rules… • Rather: