Is the battle worth
the fight?
YES!
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to the praise of his glorious grace, which he
has freely given us in the One he loves.
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In him we have redemption through his
blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace
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that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding,
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he made known to
us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in
Christ,
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to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment-to bring
unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.
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In him we were also
chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out
everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,
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in order that we, who
were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.
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And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the
gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a
seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
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who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance
until the redemption of those who are God's possession-to the praise of his
glory.
YES!
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and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God
and Father-to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.
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You have made them to be a kingdom and
priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.
