In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 NABRE Paul writing to the Galatians informs them about the Spirit. He compares the flesh with the gifts of the Spirit. The desires of the…
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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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Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15 NABRE In chapter nine of the Second Letter to the Corinthians Paul is asking the community to be generous and in particular to be generous in giving to the collection for the church in Jerusalem. Paul is exhorting them…
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