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Galatians 4:5
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Galatians 4:5
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5 (A)to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive (B)adoption as sons.
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Galatians 4:5
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Galatians 4:5
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- Galatians 4:5 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.
Hebrews 9:15
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Hebrews 9:15
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15 Therefore he is (A)the mediator of a new covenant, so that (B)those who are called may (C)receive the promised eternal inheritance, (D)since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.[a]
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- Hebrews 9:15 The Greek word means both covenant and will; also verses 16, 17
Hebrews 9:15
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Hebrews 9:15
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1 Peter 1:18-20
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1 Peter 1:18-20
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18 knowing that you (A)were ransomed from (B)the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but (C)with the precious blood of Christ, like that of (D)a lamb (E)without blemish or spot. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but (F)was made manifest (G)in the last times for the sake of you
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1 Peter 1:18-20
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1 Peter 1:18-20
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18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed(A) from the empty way of life(B) handed down to you from your ancestors, 19 but with the precious blood(C) of Christ, a lamb(D) without blemish or defect.(E) 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world,(F) but was revealed in these last times(G) for your sake.
Ephesians 1:5
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Ephesians 1:5
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5 (A)he predestined us[a] for (B)adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, (C)according to the purpose of his will,
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- Ephesians 1:5 Or before him in love, 5having predestined us
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.
Hebrews 9:12
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Hebrews 9:12
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12 He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves;(A) but he entered the Most Holy Place(B) once for all(C) by his own blood,(D) thus obtaining[a] eternal redemption.
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- Hebrews 9:12 Or blood, having obtained
Galatians 3:13
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Galatians 3:13
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13 Christ (A)redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, (B)“Cursed is everyone who is hanged (C)on a tree”—
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Galatians 3:13
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Galatians 3:13
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13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law(A) by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.”[a](B)
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- Galatians 3:13 Deut. 21:23
Revelation 5:9
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Revelation 5:9
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9 And they sang (A)a new song, saying,
“Worthy are you to take the scroll
and to open its seals,
for (B)you were slain, and by your blood (C)you ransomed people for God
from (D)every tribe and language and people and nation,
Romans 8:23
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Romans 8:23
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23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have (A)the firstfruits of the Spirit, (B)groan inwardly as (C)we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, (D)the redemption of our bodies.
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Romans 8:23
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Romans 8:23
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23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit,(A) groan(B) inwardly as we wait eagerly(C) for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.(D)
Colossians 1:13-20
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Colossians 1:13-20
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13 He (A)has delivered us from (B)the domain of darkness and transferred us to (C)the kingdom of (D)his beloved Son, 14 (E)in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
The Preeminence of Christ
15 (F)He is the image of (G)the invisible God, (H)the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by[a] him all things were created, (I)in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether (J)thrones or (K)dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created (L)through him and for him. 17 And (M)he is before all things, and in him all things (N)hold together. 18 And (O)he is the head of the body, the church. He is (P)the beginning, (Q)the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For (R)in him all the (S)fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and (T)through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, (U)making peace (V)by the blood of his cross.
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- Colossians 1:16 That is, by means of; or in
Colossians 1:13-20
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Colossians 1:13-20
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13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness(A) and brought us into the kingdom(B) of the Son he loves,(C) 14 in whom we have redemption,(D) the forgiveness of sins.(E)
The Supremacy of the Son of God
15 The Son is the image(F) of the invisible God,(G) the firstborn(H) over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created:(I) things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities;(J) all things have been created through him and for him.(K) 17 He is before all things,(L) and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head(M) of the body, the church;(N) he is the beginning and the firstborn(O) from among the dead,(P) so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased(Q) to have all his fullness(R) dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile(S) to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven,(T) by making peace(U) through his blood,(V) shed on the cross.
Ephesians 5:2
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Ephesians 5:2
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2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us(A) and gave himself up for us(B) as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.(C)
Ephesians 1:7
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Ephesians 1:7
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7 In him we have redemption(A) through his blood,(B) the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches(C) of God’s grace
Galatians 4:21
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Galatians 4:21
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Example of Hagar and Sarah
21 Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not listen to the law?
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Galatians 4:21
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Galatians 4:21
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Hagar and Sarah
21 Tell me, you who want to be under the law,(A) are you not aware of what the law says?
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