… the firstborn over all creation.
Summary: Looking at the meaning of the word “firstborn” opens the door to a fascinating journey through the Bible.
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… who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.
Summary: We finally arrive at the end of Paul’s sentence and discover why he has prayed so fervently for us.
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The women represent two covenants.
Summary: Paul begins to explain what he said would be figurative.
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This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
Jason sat on the bench next to the brick wall. He looked dejected. His shoulders slumped over resting on elbows supported by knees. His hands dangled.
Arthur Throckmorton III stood for a moment looking at the young man. He was only twenty years old but today he looked all of thirty. His grandfather had died two weeks ago and had been all the family Jason had known. Arthur had helped Jason with the funeral arrangements. Arthur was more than Jason’s attorney. He was also his friend. He had known Jason’s grandfather for more than fifty years and had known Jason all his life. He sat down next to Jason on the bench.
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