¹² In Christ we are not to be afraid to come to God. We are sure we can come because we believe in Christ.

¹³ At one time you were far away, but now you have been brought near to God by the blood [death] of Jesus Christ.

¹⁸ No one has ever seen God. But his only Son is very near to his Father's heart. He has told us plainly about God.

¹² No man has ever seen God. But God lives in us if we love one another. And in loving one another, his love is made perfect.