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Podcast: The Amazing Bible. Book Club
Episode: Ephesians 1:3-14 – The Blessing
Description: Usually the apostle Paul would give a thanksgiving after the opening of his letters, but this time, he explained a blessing. God is blessed and so are those who believe in Jesus Christ. All of these verses make up only one sentence, and Abraham Kuruvilla said it is "the longest sentence in the NT, composed of 202 words." Verses 3-6 focus on God the Father who blessed us, chose us, and predestined us, all in love. All of this is possible because of Jesus who died on the cross for our sins. He became our atoning sacrifice. Then we find...