Tag Archives: Ephesians 2

being fit together

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

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

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

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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the living dead

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

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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but God’s grace

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Ephesians 2.  We were lost, but God’s grace has saved us! We were dead in trespasses and sins, but God’s grace has made us alive together with Christ (1-5). We were incapable of bringing glory to God, but God’s grace … Continue reading →

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