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Ephesians 1:11
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Ephesians 1:11
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11 Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God,[a] for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.
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- 1:11 Or we have become God’s inheritance.
Ephesians 1:11
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Ephesians 1:11
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11 In him we were also chosen,[a] having been predestined(A) according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose(B) of his will,
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- Ephesians 1:11 Or were made heirs
Romans 8:28
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Romans 8:28
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28 And we know that God causes everything to work together[a] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
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- 8:28 Some manuscripts read And we know that everything works together.
Romans 8:28
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Romans 8:28
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28 And we know that in all things God works for the good(A) of those who love him, who[a] have been called(B) according to his purpose.(C)
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- Romans 8:28 Or that all things work together for good to those who love God, who; or that in all things God works together with those who love him to bring about what is good—with those who
1 Peter 1:4
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1 Peter 1:4
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4 and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.
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1 Peter 1:4
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1 Peter 1:4
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4 and into an inheritance(A) that can never perish, spoil or fade.(B) This inheritance is kept in heaven for you,(C)
Isaiah 46:10-11
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Isaiah 46:10-11
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10 Only I can tell you the future
before it even happens.
Everything I plan will come to pass,
for I do whatever I wish.
11 I will call a swift bird of prey from the east—
a leader from a distant land to come and do my bidding.
I have said what I would do,
and I will do it.
Isaiah 46:10-11
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Isaiah 46:10-11
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10 I make known the end from the beginning,(A)
from ancient times,(B) what is still to come.(C)
I say, ‘My purpose will stand,(D)
and I will do all that I please.’
11 From the east I summon(E) a bird of prey;(F)
from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose.
What I have said, that I will bring about;
what I have planned,(G) that I will do.(H)
Ephesians 3:11
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Ephesians 3:11
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11 This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Ephesians 3:11
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Ephesians 3:11
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11 according to his eternal purpose(A) that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Ephesians 1:14
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Ephesians 1:14
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14 The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify him.
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Ephesians 1:14
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Ephesians 1:14
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14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance(A) until the redemption(B) of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.(C)
Ephesians 1:5
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Ephesians 1:5
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5 God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.
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Ephesians 1:5
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Ephesians 1:5
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5 he[a] predestined(A) us for adoption to sonship[b](B) through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure(C) and will—
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- Ephesians 1:5 Or sight in love. 5 He
- Ephesians 1:5 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a legal term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture.
Galatians 3:18
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Galatians 3:18
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18 For if the inheritance could be received by keeping the law, then it would not be the result of accepting God’s promise. But God graciously gave it to Abraham as a promise.
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Galatians 3:18
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Galatians 3:18
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18 For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on the promise;(A) but God in his grace gave it to Abraham through a promise.
Hebrews 6:17
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Hebrews 6:17
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17 God also bound himself with an oath, so that those who received the promise could be perfectly sure that he would never change his mind.
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Hebrews 6:17
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Hebrews 6:17
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17 Because God wanted to make the unchanging(A) nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised,(B) he confirmed it with an oath.
Titus 3:7
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Titus 3:7
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7 Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.
Titus 3:7
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Titus 3:7
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7 so that, having been justified by his grace,(A) we might become heirs(B) having the hope(C) of eternal life.(D)
Romans 8:17
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Romans 8:17
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17 And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.
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Romans 8:17
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Romans 8:17
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17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs(A)—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings(B) in order that we may also share in his glory.(C)
Colossians 1:12
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Colossians 1:12
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12 always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light.
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Colossians 1:12
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Colossians 1:12
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12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father,(A) who has qualified you[a] to share in the inheritance(B) of his holy people in the kingdom of light.(C)
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- Colossians 1:12 Some manuscripts us
Acts 26:18
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Acts 26:18
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18 to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.’
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Acts 26:18
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Acts 26:18
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18 to open their eyes(A) and turn them from darkness to light,(B) and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins(C) and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’(D)
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