Monthly Archives: September 2019

being fit together

Ephesians 2:21-22 (JDV) Ephesians 2:21 every building, being fit together1 to him, increases into a temple devoted to the Lord. Ephesians 2:22 You are also being built together in him for God’s dwelling in the Breath. being fit together Even … Continue reading

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open gates

Ephesians 2:19-20 (JDV) Ephesians 2:19 So then you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with the devotees, and God’s household members,1 Ephesians 2:20 built on the foundation of the missionaries and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as … Continue reading

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erasing the divide

Ephesians 2:16-18 (JDV) Ephesians 2:16 and so that he might reconcile both to God with one body through the cross, killing the hostility. Ephesians 2:17 He came and proclaimed the good news of peace to you who were far away … Continue reading

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both groups one

Ephesians 2:13-15 (JDV) Ephesians 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away have been brought near because of the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:14 You see, he is our peace, who made both groups one and tore … Continue reading

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remember what you were

Ephesians 2:11-12 (JDV) Ephesians 2:11 For this reason,1 remember that at one time you were Gentiles in the flesh – called “the uncircumcised” by those called “the circumcised,” which is done in the flesh by human hands. Ephesians 2:12 At … Continue reading

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what we were recreated for

Ephesians 2:8-10 (JDV) Ephesians 2:8 You see,1 you are saved by favor through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift– Ephesians 2:9 not from achievements,2 so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:10 You see, we … Continue reading

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raised up and seated

Ephesians 2:6-7 (JDV) Ephesians 2:6 He also raised us up with him and seated us with him in the sky realms in Christ Jesus, Ephesians 2:7 so that in the coming ages he might display the immeasurable riches of his … Continue reading

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pre-resurrection

Ephesians 2:4-5 (JDV) Ephesians 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great care that he had for us, Ephesians 2:5 made us alive with Christ even though we were dead in violations. You are saved by … Continue reading

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the living dead

Ephesians 2:1-3 (JDV) Ephesians 2:1 And you were dead in your violations and sins Ephesians 2:2 in which you previously lived during the age of this world, according to the ruler of the power of the air, the breath now … Continue reading

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his body and fullness

Ephesians 1:22-23 (JDV) Ephesians 1:22 And he subjected everything under his feet and appointed him as head above everything for the congregation,1 Ephesians 1:23 which is his body, the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way. … Continue reading

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