In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace that he lavished upon us. Ephesians 1:7 NABRE Paul opens the letter to the community at Ephesus with a blessing prayer and then describes Christ role. We are redeemed, meaning…
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Probe me, God, know my heart; try me, know my thoughts. See if there is a wicked path in me; lead me along an ancient path. Psalms 139:23-24 NABRE Psalm thirty-nine is encouraging us to be in right relationship with God. The psalm opens declaring God knows us very well.…
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For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 NABRE Paul is convinced because of Christ’s sacrifice the Christian is free, they have liberty. The Christian is free from guilt of sin because we have experienced God’s gift of forgiveness.…
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Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven and whose sins are covered. Romans 4:7 NABRE Paul writing to the community in Rome, in this section, chapter four, is writing about the faith and fatherhood of Abraham. Paul accepts Abraham is father of the Jews, but he also makes the case…
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Now those who belong to Christ [Jesus] have crucified their flesh with its passions and desires. Galatians 5:24 NABRE Paul is writing to the community in Galatia with a powerful message on the fruits of the Spirit. Paul outlines what is against the Spirit. Paul says the works of the…
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